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Qualcomm internships in the US

7 internships open now

Yes, Qualcomm is hiring interns in the US right now. 7 engineering internships are open, across San Diego, Austin and Boxborough, on-site. We re-check this page every 30 minutes.

Who they take
Bachelor’s · Master’s

varies by role

Where
San Diego · Austin · Boxborough

on-site

Skills asked for
26

C, Python, Distributed Systems

Open right now 7 roles

  • Analyze security threats and design protections for mobile and IoT devices
  • Work with engineers on secure systems and product development
  • Gain hands-on experience in real-world security challenges
Status
Likely open
Location
San Diego
Work mode
On-site
Stipend
$17 – $98
Eligibility
Bachelor’s / Master’s
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  • Develop ML tools for edge devices using frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch
  • Work on AI systems, inference platforms, and GPU acceleration projects
  • Collaborate with researchers and developers on cutting-edge ML hardware and software
Status
Likely open
Location
2 locations
Work mode
On-site
Stipend
$17 – $98
Eligibility
Bachelor’s / Master’s
Posted
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  • Develop and maintain software for complex wireless devices
  • Work with C/C++, distributed systems, and multi-threaded programming
  • Collaborate with world-class engineers on cutting-edge projects
Status
Likely open
Location
3 locations
Work mode
On-site
Stipend
$17 – $98
Eligibility
Bachelor’s
Posted
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  • Design and simulate next-gen wireless networks using CDMA ASICs
  • Work with C/C++, Python, and MATLAB on wireless standards like 5G and WiFi
  • Collaborate with leading engineers on MIMO, OFDM, and spectrum sharing projects
Status
Likely open
Location
Santa Clara
Work mode
On-site
Stipend
$17 – $98
Eligibility
Bachelor’s / Master’s
Posted
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  • Develop and maintain software for complex wireless devices
  • Work with C/C++/Assembly and embedded systems
  • Collaborate with world-class engineers on real-world projects
Status
Likely open
Location
San Diego
Work mode
On-site
Stipend
$17 – $98
Eligibility
Bachelor’s / Master’s
Posted
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  • Design RF circuits and analyze transceiver performance for 5G/6G mmWave systems
  • Use MATLAB, Cadence, and HFSS for simulation and layout of analog ICs and RF front-end
  • Work on power amplifiers, impedance matching, and signal integrity analysis
Status
Likely open
Location
Tempe
Work mode
On-site
Stipend
$17 – $98
Eligibility
Bachelor’s / Master’s
Posted
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  • Work on GPU, CPU, or SoC design with real-world impact
  • Use Verilog, SystemVerilog, and Python for hardware development
  • Collaborate with global teams on cutting-edge semiconductor projects
Status
Likely open
Location
Boxborough
Work mode
On-site
Stipend
$17 – $98
Eligibility
Bachelor’s / Master’s
Posted
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Questions students ask

What degree do you need at Qualcomm?

7 of 7 open roles accept undergraduates, 6 accept a master’s. The exact requirement is on each posting.

Where are Qualcomm internships based?

San Diego, Austin, Boxborough and Santa Clara. All are on-site.

Who Qualcomm accepts

Undergraduate
7 of 7 roles
Master’s
6 of 7 roles
PhD
Not stated

Taken from each posting’s own wording. A level reading “not stated” was not ruled out — those postings simply did not say. Check the individual role for graduation-year requirements.

Skills Qualcomm asks for

Taken from the 10 Qualcomm internships we have tracked in the US. These are the skills named in the postings themselves, not a generic list.

  • C6
  • Python4
  • Distributed Systems3
  • Multi-threaded Programming3
  • Cuda2
  • Kubernetes2
  • Matlab2
  • Pytorch2
  • Tensorflow2
  • 5g
  • Analog Ic Design
  • Assembly
  • Cadence
  • Cryptographic Assessment

Where Qualcomm hires interns

Qualcomm has posted internships in Boxborough, San Diego, Austin, Irvine, New York and Raleigh and 2 more.

  • Boxborough2
  • San Diego2
  • Austin
  • Irvine
  • New York
  • Raleigh
  • Santa Clara
  • Tempe

Qualcomm internships at a glance

We have tracked 10 engineering internships at Qualcomm in the US since Sept 2026. Every new one appears here within minutes of going live.

Roles tracked
10
Since
Sept 2026
Locations
8
Usual mode
On-site
Usual length
11–14 weeks
Stipend seen
$17 – $98

Qualcomm hiring record

Every engineering internship Qualcomm has posted in the US that we have tracked, counted by the month it was posted, from Sept 2026.

Sept 2026 so far
10

All 10 Qualcomm internships we have tracked stated pay.

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