Software Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a technology company headquartered in San Diego, California. For over 30 years, they have been at the forefront of innovation, developing technologies that have shaped the world, from smartphones and smart cities to autonomous cars and virtual reality. They are currently spearheading research efforts for the next generation of wireless standards (5G) and collaborating with industry leaders to make this future a reality.
Job Description: Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)
As a Software Engineering Intern at Qualcomm, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of software for complex wireless devices. You will work alongside experienced engineers to:
• Develop, implement, and maintain software: You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle.
• Innovate and push boundaries: You will have the chance to contribute new ideas and solutions.
• Make an immediate impact: Your work will directly contribute to Qualcomm’s software technologies.
Specific responsibilities may include:
• Designing and implementing new software features.
• Debugging and resolving software issues.
• Working on performance optimization and system scalability.
• Participating in code reviews and collaborative development processes.
To be eligible for this internship, you must:
• Be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Be available for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-September).
• Have a graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• Possess 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 with multi-threaded programming, multi-core and multi-processor systems.
• Knowledge of 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 (Dec 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.
Internship program benefits:
• Mentorship and support: You will be paired with a mentor and receive guidance from your manager.
• Professional development: You will participate in workshops, social events, and speaker sessions.
• Competitive compensation: You will receive competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations.
• Opportunities to work in various locations: San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.
Note: This job posting is not specific to a particular project. Qualcomm will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you. A HackerRank challenge may be required for advancing candidates to evaluate technical skills.
