Software Engineering Intern
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About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
For over 30 years, Qualcomm has been a leader in inventing technologies that power smartphones, smart cities, autonomous cars, and virtual reality, among other applications. Headquartered in San Diego, they are at the forefront of developing future technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality. Qualcomm is actively involved in research for the next generation of wireless standards and collaborates with industry leaders to bring these innovations to market.
Job Description: Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)
Qualcomm offers U.S. summer internships for the 2025 class. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of software for complex wireless devices. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on projects that impact the software development lifecycle of various Qualcomm technologies. The internship provides an opportunity to innovate and make an immediate impact.
Responsibilities: The role involves contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of software for complex wireless devices. Interns will be active members of engineering teams, working on projects within the software development lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Availability for 11-14 weeks (preferably 12-14) during Summer 2025 (May-September).
• 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.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and networking protocols.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming.
• Experience with multi-core and multi-processor systems.
• System performance optimization skills.
• 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 between December 2025 and June 2026 are preferred.
Qualcomm’s Internship Program:
Qualcomm’s internship program offers a comprehensive experience, including:
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Support from managers and access to the broader Qualcomm community.
• Professional development workshops.
• Social events and networking opportunities.
• Cross-functional speaker sessions and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing (for applicable locations).
Internship Locations: San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.
Application Process: Applying expresses interest in one of Qualcomm’s many 2025 Software Engineering internships. This is not a posting for a specific project. Resume reviews are ongoing, and recruiters may contact interested candidates. A timed HackerRank challenge may be required to evaluate technical skills.
