Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading innovator in wireless technology, responsible for groundbreaking inventions that have shaped the world we live in. From the early days of mobile phones to the advent of 5G, artificial intelligence, and connected cars, Qualcomm has been at the forefront of pushing technological boundaries. Headquartered in San Diego, they collaborate with industry leaders to bring their innovations to market and build a future powered by intelligent connectivity.

The Job

As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you will be part of a world-class team that is shaping the future of wireless technology. You will be involved in developing, implementing, and maintaining software for complex wireless devices, contributing to the software development lifecycle of Qualcomm’s numerous software technologies. This role presents the opportunity to:

• Push boundaries and establish new standards for tomorrow
• Innovate as an equal contributor on teams of world-class engineers
• Make an immediate impact on the software development lifecycle
• Leverage your computer science or engineering degree in a real-world setting

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’ academic experience with programming languages C, C++, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive programming in C/C++
• Object-oriented software design and development
• Distributed systems and networking protocols
• Multi-threaded programming
• Multi-core and multi-processor systems
• System performance optimization
• Experience in complex software debugging
• Knowledge of modeling concepts (e.g., discrete event simulation, polyglot programming)
• Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., bridging, routing), especially in Linux
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation within the upcoming year (December 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.

Qualcomm’s Internship Program

Qualcomm offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide valuable experience and development opportunities:

• World-class teams: Work alongside experts and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
• Mentorship and support: Be paired with a mentor and receive guidance from your manager.
• Access to the entire Qualcomm community: Connect with experienced professionals and learn from their expertise.
• Professional development: Participate in workshops, social events, and speaker sessions to enhance your skills and network.
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations.

Internship Locations

• San Diego
• Boulder
• Santa Clara
• Boxborough
• Louisville
• Raleigh
• Austin

Application Process

By applying, you express interest in one of Qualcomm’s 2025 Software Engineering internships. Note that this is not a specific project posting. Qualcomm will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may contact you. Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to assess their technical skills.