Software Engineering Intern
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Job Description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern
About Qualcomm:
Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving innovation in the mobile, computing, automotive, and internet of things (IoT) industries. For over 30 years, Qualcomm has been at the forefront of technological advancements, enabling transformative products and experiences. From pioneering 5G to developing artificial intelligence and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is shaping the future of an intelligently connected world.
Job Description:
As a Software Engineering Intern at Qualcomm, you will be part of a team of world-class engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining software for some of the most complex wireless devices in the industry. You will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of existing technologies and contribute to establishing new standards for tomorrow.
Responsibilities:
• Work alongside experienced engineers to design, code, and test software for a variety of Qualcomm’s cutting-edge technologies.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept to final implementation.
• Leverage your computer science or engineering skills to make an immediate impact on Qualcomm’s software development processes.
• Collaborate with team members to solve complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality results.
• Gain valuable experience and exposure to Qualcomm’s unique engineering culture and innovative technologies.
Qualifications:
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 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.
• Expertise in system performance optimization.
• Experience with 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 (Dec 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.
Benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time.
• Relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of the internship.
• Access to Qualcomm’s comprehensive internship program, including professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Mentorship program, providing guidance and support from experienced Qualcomm engineers.
Location:
Internship locations are available in San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.
