Software Engineering Intern
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Job Description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern
About Qualcomm
For over 30 years, Qualcomm has been at the forefront of technological innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From smartphones and smart cities to autonomous cars and virtual reality, Qualcomm’s inventions have shaped the world we live in. Headquartered in San Diego, Qualcomm continues to invent the technologies of an intelligently connected future. They are spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard and collaborating with industry leaders to make this vision a reality.
Job Description
As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software for the most complex wireless devices in the world. You’ll work alongside world-class engineers on teams responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining software for technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality.
Your Impact:
• You’ll leverage your computer science or engineering degree to make an immediate impact on the software development lifecycle of Qualcomm’s diverse software technologies.
• You’ll have the chance to innovate and contribute to establishing new standards for the future of wireless technology.
• You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, working on projects that truly matter.
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’ academic experience with programming languages C, C++ or Python.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Extensive programming in C/C++.
• Object-oriented software design and development experience.
• Experience with distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Multi-threaded programming experience.
• Experience with multi-core and multi-processor systems.
• System performance optimization experience.
• 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 (Dec 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.
Qualcomm Internship Program
• World-Class Mentorship: You’ll be paired with a mentor who provides guidance and support throughout your internship.
• Managerial Support: You’ll have dedicated support from your manager to ensure your success.
• Access to the Qualcomm Community: You’ll have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community, fostering collaboration and learning opportunities.
• Professional Development: You’ll participate in workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: 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
• Boulder
• Santa Clara
• Boxborough
• Louisville
• Raleigh
• Austin
Important Note:
• This is not a job posting for a specific project.
• Qualcomm reviews 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 skill set.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible hiring process.
Contact:
For more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
