Interim Engineering Intern – SW

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Interim Engineering Intern – SW

About Qualcomm:

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, headquartered in San Diego, California. For over 30 years, their inventions have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, from smartphones and smart cities to autonomous vehicles and virtual reality. Qualcomm is at the forefront of developing technologies for an intelligently connected future, including 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality applications.

Job Description:

As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you’ll be part of a team of world-class engineers, contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of software for some of the most complex wireless devices in the industry. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and help shape the future of wireless communication.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Innovating and contributing to software development projects.
• Implementing and maintaining software for a variety of wireless devices.
• Leveraging your computer science or engineering degree to make a real impact on the software development lifecycle.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Must be available for 11-14 weeks (preferred 12-14) 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.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming, multi-core and multi-processor systems, and 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.

Benefits and Perks:

• World-class mentorship: You’ll be paired with a mentor who will guide and support you throughout your internship.
• Access to the Qualcomm community: You’ll have the opportunity to connect with and learn from other Qualcomm employees.
• Professional development opportunities: You’ll attend workshops, speaker sessions, and networking events.
• Competitive compensation: You’ll receive competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship.

Internship Locations:

• San Diego, CA
• Boulder, CO
• Santa Clara, CA
• Boxborough, MA
• Louisville, KY
• Raleigh, NC
• Austin, TX

Application Process:

This is not a specific job posting, but rather an expression of interest in one of Qualcomm’s many 2025 Software Engineering internships.

• Submit your resume: Qualcomm will review resumes on an ongoing basis and recruiters may reach out to you.
• Technical challenge: Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to assess their technical skills.