Automotive Engineering Internship
Qualcomm
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- 1 year+ of experience · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- PythonCEmbedded systemsMachine learningJavaJavaScript
- Nice to have
- C++Circuit design
- Work
- On-site in San Diego · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python14%Embedded systems6%Machine learning4%C3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates transforming businesses, enriching lives and fortifying societies. Our solutions are pivotal in crafting a smarter, interconnected world. Building on our nearly 40-year history of era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading-edge AI, high performance, lower-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity.
Role Overview
As a Qualcomm Automotive Engineering Intern, you will help build best-in-class solutions and tools that enable state-of-the-art technologies for next-generation platforms for autonomous vehicles. You’ll work in a dynamic environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and software developers, collaborating with internal teams to advance automotive innovation. This internship supports the Automotive Engineering track.
Key Responsibilities
- Align to projects within the Automotive Engineering track based on your resume.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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 experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc.
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.
- Experience in Positioning, Perception, or Planning in ADAS/Autonomy/AD.
- Safety-critical software development process (Functional Safety), including ASPICE, ASIL, ISO26262, MISRA C++, AUTOSAR C++.
- ROS/ROS2, DDS, Adaptive AUTOSAR middleware and frameworks.
- Robotics, Autonomous Driving, Lidar, Scene Segmentation, Object Detection.
- Embedded software driver development in C / C++ / Assembly with OS & Multi-processor concepts.
- Multi-Task Learning Networks (MTN).
- Sensor Fusion, Positioning, SLAM, Motion Planning.
- SysML, Systems Engineering and Analysis.
- Familiarity with MBSE / System Modeling.
- System data-flows for MM & ML functions.
- Model-based development, Safety Analysis, Semi-formal notation, DFMEA, FMEDA.
- Experience or familiarity with tools such as SysML, UML, UML-RT, Magic Draw, IBM Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architect (preferred).
- Programming in C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Java, Shell.
Internship Program Highlights
- Paired with a mentor.
- Support from your manager.
- Access to the entire Qualcomm employee community.
- Professional development workshops.
- Social events.
- Cross-functional speaker sessions.
- Executive speaker series.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Accrued vacation time.
- Relocation coverage.
- Furnished housing accommodations.
Potential Internship Locations
- Austin
- Boulder
- Boxborough
- Bridgewater
- Chandler
- Irvine
- New York City
- Louisville
- Raleigh
- San Diego
- Santa Clara
- Seattle