Embedded Engineering Internship

About the Role

As a Qualcomm Embedded Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and help establish the new standards for tomorrow. You will innovate as an equal contributor on teams of world-class engineers to develop, implement, and maintain software for the most complex wireless devices in the industry today. You will leverage your computer science or engineering degree to make an immediate impact on the software development life cycle of one of Qualcomm’s numerous software technologies. This internship supports the Embedded Engineering track. Based on your resume, you will be aligned to projects within this track.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain software for complex wireless devices.
• Make an immediate impact on the software development life cycle of Qualcomm’s software technologies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 2027 (May–September).
• Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.
• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2027 and June 2028.
• Embedded programming in C/C++/Assembly & operating system knowledge.
• Programming in resource-constrained environments (MIPS/Memory).
• Implementation of complex algorithms on an embedded processor.
• Embedded microcontroller programming, experience developing device drivers.
• Real-time embedded programming in C/C++/Assembly for general purpose and heterogeneous processors including GPUs and DSPs.
• Communication systems, communication theory, digital signal processing (DSP, embedded firmware).
• Knowledge of wireless protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, and 802.11.

Internship Program Details

• Interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world.
• Paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team.
• Receive support from your manager.
• Access to the entire Qualcomm employee community.
• Professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.
• Competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time.
• Relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations.
• Internship opportunities may be available in the following locations: Austin, Boulder, Boxborough, Bridgewater, Chandler, Irvine, New York City, Louisville, Raleigh, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Seattle.

Additional Notes

• This internship aligns to a potential role that is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.
• This role may require an export license for candidates with citizenship in certain countries.
• Pay Scale: $17.00 - $98.00 per hour.
• Total compensation includes a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants.