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October 11, 2026
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Embedded Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Santa Clara, CA
Internship
Onsite
$17/hr - $98/hr
Intern
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is hiring an Embedded Engineering Intern to contribute to software development for wireless devices. The intern will develop, implement, and maintain software and contribute to the software development life cycle of Qualcomm software technologies.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualification

Required

  • 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
  • This internship aligns to a potential role that is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship

Preferred

  • 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

Benefits

  • Limitless opportunities for growth, mentorship, and meaningful work
  • Real-world experience, technical skills, and professional development opportunities
  • Paired with a mentor with visibility to the project and team
  • Support from the manager
  • Access to the entire Qualcomm employee community
  • Professional development workshops
  • Social events
  • Cross-functional speaker sessions
  • Executive speaker series
  • Accrued vacation time
  • Relocation coverage
  • Furnished housing accommodations for the duration of the internship
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
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