Software Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator in wireless technologies, headquartered in San Diego. For over 30 years, Qualcomm has been driving innovation in various fields, including 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality. They are actively researching and developing the next generation of wireless standards and collaborating with industry leaders to bring these technologies to market.
Software Engineering Intern Role Description
This internship offers the opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers at Qualcomm, contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of software for complex wireless devices. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be involved in:
• Pushing the boundaries of existing technology: Help establish new standards for tomorrow’s wireless devices.
• Contributing to high-impact projects: Make an immediate impact on the software development lifecycle of Qualcomm’s various technologies.
• Leveraging your technical skills: Apply your computer science or engineering knowledge to real-world challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for this internship, you must meet the following requirements:
• Current enrollment: Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Availability: Be available for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-September) with a graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• Programming experience: Have at least 1 year of academic experience with programming languages C, C++, or Python.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following experience will be highly considered:
• 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
• Anticipated graduation within the upcoming year (December 2025 to June 2026)
Qualcomm Internship Program Benefits
Qualcomm offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide valuable learning and development opportunities.
• Mentorship and Support: You will be paired with a mentor and receive guidance from your manager.
• Networking Opportunities: Access to the entire Qualcomm employee community, including professional development workshops, social events, and executive speaker series.
• Compensation and Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations.
Internship Locations: San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.
Note: This posting represents multiple Software Engineering internships available for Summer 2025. Qualcomm reviews applications on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you if your profile aligns with an open position. You might be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to demonstrate your technical skills.
