As a Qualcomm Wireless Systems intern you have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and establish the new standards for tomorrow. You will work as an equal contributor on a team of leading engineers to innovate on CDMA Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and architect, analyze and simulate cutting-edge, next-generation wireless networks.

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

• 1+ years’ academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc.

• Must be available for 11 – 14 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-September) with a graduation date of December 2025 or later

Preferred Qualifications

• Communication theory, Stochastic Processes, Linear Algebra, signal processing, information theory, channel coding, probability and random processes, applied mathematics, RF interfaces and digital mitigation of RF distortion.

• Bayesian inference or upper layer protocol design experience including 3GPP IMS, NAS, MAC/RLC/PDCP and RRC, IP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, routing etc.

• Experience with wireless standards (i.e. LTE/WiFi/5G/UMTS)

• Knowledge and/or experience in MIMO, OFDM, CDMA

• PHY/MAC layer systems design for 5G (sub-6 and mmW), spectrum sharing, and next generation WiFi

• Systems design for M2M, cellular V2X communication, and industrial IOT

• Knowledge of Modem architecture, software engineering and simulation design, microprocessor architecture, embedded software, application layer protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP)

• Test Automation framework design and development using Python

• Experience w/cellular systems, voice/data, test equipment/tools
  systems performance analysis.

• Good understanding of AI/ML concepts such as Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, On-Device Learning, Transfer Learning, ML frameworks (PyTorch/Keras), Wireless Domain ML

• Ability to program effectively in C/C++, Python and/or Matlab.

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation within the upcoming year preferred Dec 2025 to June 2026.

Qualcomm’s Internship Program

Our interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world.  You’ll be paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure your success. To round out your summer internship, we host professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series. In addition to competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time, you will receive relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship. 

By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many 2025 Qualcomm Wireless Systems Engineering internships. It’s important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific role. We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you.