Software Engineering Intern

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Software Engineering Intern

About Qualcomm:

Qualcomm is a leading innovator in wireless technologies, headquartered in San Diego. For over 30 years, Qualcomm’s inventions have pushed boundaries and made the impossible possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is at the forefront of creating technologies for an intelligently connected future.

Job Description:

As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work and help define the new standards for tomorrow. You will collaborate with a team of world-class engineers to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain software for complex wireless devices.
• Leverage your computer science or engineering skills to make a direct impact on the software development life cycle.
• Innovate and contribute to Qualcomm’s wide range of software technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Available for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-September).
• Graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• 1+ years’ 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.
• Knowledge of multi-threaded programming, multi-core and multi-processor systems.
• Experience in complex software debugging.
• Understanding 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.

Internship Program:

Qualcomm offers a comprehensive internship program designed for your success.

• You’ll join world-class teams and work on projects that shape the future of mobility.
• A dedicated mentor will guide you and provide visibility into your project and team.
• You’ll receive support from your manager and access to the entire Qualcomm employee community.
• We offer professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation time, relocation coverage, and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of the internship.

Internship Locations:

• San Diego
• Boulder
• Santa Clara
• Boxborough
• Louisville
• Raleigh
• Austin

Application Process:

• Express your interest in one of the many 2025 Qualcomm Software Engineering internships.
• This is not a specific project posting. We review 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 assess their technical skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible application and hiring process for all individuals. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Note:

This job description is not specific to a particular project. If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume for consideration.