Software Engineering Intern

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern

About Qualcomm:

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, headquartered in San Diego, California. For over 30 years, they’ve been at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of technologies that have transformed the way we live, work, and connect. From smartphones and smart cities to autonomous cars and virtual reality, Qualcomm’s inventions have inspired others to achieve the seemingly impossible.

Their expertise spans across a wide range of fields, including 5G, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, automotive, and extended reality applications. They are actively spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard and collaborating with industry leaders to bring these innovations to life.

Job Description:

As a Software Engineering Intern at Qualcomm, you’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a world-class team, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and shaping the future of wireless technology.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of software for complex wireless devices.
• Innovating alongside experienced engineers to establish new standards for tomorrow.
• Applying your computer science or engineering expertise to make a direct impact on the software development lifecycle of Qualcomm’s diverse software technologies.

This is an opportunity to:

• Gain practical experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with leading experts in the field.
• Make a real difference in shaping the future of connectivity.

Qualcomm’s Internship Program:

Interns at Qualcomm are fully integrated into the team. You’ll be paired with a mentor who will guide you throughout your project, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community for guidance and support.

The internship program also offers:

• Professional development workshops
• Social events
• Cross-functional speaker sessions
• Executive speaker series
• Competitive hourly pay
• Accrued vacation time
• Relocation coverage
• Furnished housing accommodations

Internship locations include San Diego, Boulder, Santa Clara, Boxborough, Louisville, Raleigh, and Austin.

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).
• Graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages C, C++, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive programming in C/C++
• Object-oriented software design and development
• Experience with distributed systems and networking protocols
• Multi-threaded programming
• Experience with 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
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation within the upcoming year (December 2025 to June 2026) are preferred.