Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern

About Qualcomm:

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, known for its innovative inventions that have shaped the mobile landscape for over 30 years. They are responsible for groundbreaking technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive solutions, and extended reality applications. Qualcomm is committed to creating an intelligently connected future by spearheading research efforts for the next generation of wireless standards and collaborating with industry leaders.

Job Description:

As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of software for some of the most complex wireless devices in the industry. You will be part of a team of world-class engineers, working to establish the new standards for tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain software for various wireless technologies.
• Contribute to the software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
• Innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in software development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Available for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-September) with a graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages C, C++, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive programming experience in C/C++.
• Experience with object-oriented software design and development.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Experience in multi-threaded programming, multi-core and multi-processor systems, and system performance optimization.
• Expertise in complex software debugging.
• Knowledge of modeling concepts (e.g. discrete event simulation, polyglot programming).
• Understanding of networking concepts (e.g. bridging, routing), particularly in Linux environments.
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between December 2025 and June 2026 are preferred.

Internship Program Benefits:

• Mentorship and support from experienced Qualcomm engineers.
• Access to the entire Qualcomm employee community for networking and learning opportunities.
• Professional development workshops, social events, speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations.
• Internship locations: San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.

Application Process:

This posting is for a general Software Engineering internship position at Qualcomm. You will be considered for various projects within the Software Engineering team.
• We review resumes on an ongoing basis and a recruiter may reach out to you.
• Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualcomm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.