Multimedia Engineering Internship

Role Overview

As a Qualcomm Multimedia Engineering Intern, you’ll work on best-in-class technologies including camera, video encoding/decoding, audio, speech, GPU, modem, CPU, application processor, multimedia engines, and computer vision. These technologies are at the heart of billions of Snapdragon devices across the globe. The team is responsible for system-level architecture, analysis, budgeting, and optimization of multimedia use cases to achieve lowest power and best performance. We are looking for students with an educational background and/or experience in system-level architecture and HW/SW co-design. Your work will have the potential to shape the most power- and performance-efficient devices in the hands of millions of Snapdragon users. This internship supports the Multimedia Engineering track.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on best-in-class technologies including camera, video encoding/decoding, audio, speech, GPU, modem, CPU, application processor, multimedia engines, and computer vision.
• Contribute to system-level architecture, analysis, budgeting, and optimization of multimedia use cases.
• Aim to achieve lowest power and best performance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2027 and June 2028.
• Graphics: OpenCL, compilers, ray tracing, GPU, Vulkan/DX.
• Computer Vision/XR: DNNs, motion, AR/XR, depth, linear algebra, perception.
• Imaging: Image/video segmentation, 3D, pattern recognition, image/video processing.
• Speech/Audio: Acoustics, TTS/text-to-speech, speech/audio signal processing and compression.
• Video: Digital signal processing, compression.
• Software Apps/Tools: Linear algebra, AR, perception, Oculus Air.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), deep learning, neural networks.
• Strong understanding of signal processing.
• Ability to program effectively in C/C++, Python, and/or Matlab.

Qualcomm's Internship Program

• 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.
• An executive speaker series.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Accrued vacation time.
• Relocation coverage.
• Furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship.

Potential Internship Locations: Austin, Boulder, Boxborough, Bridgewater, Chandler, Irvine, New York City, Louisville, Raleigh, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Seattle.

Pay Range & Compensation

• $17.00 - $98.00
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
• Highly competitive benefits package.