Multimedia Engineering Internship – Summer 2027

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Engineering Intern - Systems

General Summary

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. We’re proud to be the partner of choice to many of the world’s largest enterprises. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress. Join Us in Shaping the Future At Qualcomm, we're committed to engineering human progress by delivering intelligent computing everywhere. We're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to transform industries and improve lives. Our early career programs offer limitless opportunities for growth, mentorship, and meaningful work. By joining our team, you'll be part of a community that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI, computing, and connectivity. With a global footprint spanning over 30 countries, you'll have the chance to collaborate with diverse talent and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of technology. Our early career programs are designed to attract inventive minds, offering a platform to contribute to our long-term innovation pipeline. You'll be part of a community that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Our programs provide real-world experience, technical skills, and professional development opportunities, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and achieve your career goals. Join us for our U.S. 2027 summer intern class!

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Steps

Log Into Your Eightfold Candidate Home Account Hover Over The "Profile" Dropdown Open Settings Edit "Profile Visibility" Role Overview As a Qualcomm Multimedia Engineering Intern, you’ll work on best-in-class technologies including camera, video encoding/decoding, audio, speech, GPU, modem, CPU, application processor, multimedia engines, and computer vision. These technologies are at the heart of billions of Snapdragon devices across the globe. The team is responsible for system-level architecture, analysis, budgeting, and optimization of multimedia use cases to achieve lowest power and best performance. We are looking for students with an educational background and/or experience in system-level architecture and HW/SW co-design. Your work will have the potential to shape the most power- and performance-efficient devices in the hands of millions of Snapdragon users. This internship supports the Multimedia Engineering track. Based on your resume you will be aligned to projects within this track.

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 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

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 Graphics: OpenCL, compilers, ray tracing, GPU, Vulkan/DX Computer Vision/XR: DNNs, motion, AR/XR, depth, linear algebra, perception Imaging: Image/video segmentation, 3D, pattern recognition, image/video processing Speech/Audio: Acoustics, TTS/text-to-speech, speech/audio signal processing and compression Video: Digital signal processing, compression Software Apps/Tools: Linear algebra, AR, perception, Oculus Air Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), deep learning, neural networks Strong understanding of signal processing Ability to program effectively in C/C++, Python, and/or Matlab 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. Internship opportunities may be available in the following locations, depending on team and project needs: Austin, Boulder, Boxborough, Bridgewater, Chandler, Irvine, New York City, Louisville, Raleigh, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Seattle. Application Process By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many 2027 Qualcomm Multimedia Engineering internships. It is 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. Export Control Notice This role may require an export license for candidates with citizenship in certain countries (see current country list below – subject to change). Qualcomm, like other companies, is experiencing significant delays in the export license process. Please be advised that if an export license is required, you may not be able to start work with Qualcomm until the license is granted, which may impact your ability to participate in the internship. Countries requiring export: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Cuba, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Macau, Moldova, Mongolia, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen. Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or a