Qualcomm is hiring Interim Engineering Intern – Software (2026)

Qualcomm is seeking enthusiastic and self-driven engineering interns to work on next-generation software for mobile chipsets. As part of the software engineering team, interns will contribute to cutting-edge technologies spanning multimedia, wireless modems, platform-level development, and IoT applications. This is an opportunity to work on real-time embedded systems, operating systems, device drivers, and more.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time embedded software and device drivers
• Contribute to software stacks for Android, Windows Mobile, or Linux
• Work on multimedia stacks including audio, video, and imaging
• Implement wireless modem and connectivity software
• Develop kernel-level software, BSPs, and communication protocol stacks
• Build UI and application-level software
• Participate in the design of object-oriented embedded software systems

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or related fields
• Proficient in C/C++ and object-oriented programming
• Solid understanding of Operating System concepts and Data Structures
• Familiarity with wireless standards like CDMA, GSM, UMTS, LTE
• Knowledge of protocols: TCP, UDP, IP, SIP, RTP
• Exposure to Linux/UNIX, driver/kernel development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams

Opportunities

• Multimedia firmware and driver development
• Wireless modem software and protocol stack implementation
• Kernel and BSP development
• UI and Application software development
• SW Architecture for embedded platforms (Android, Windows)

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