When does Qualcomm post internships?

The U.S. summer 2027 tracks went up in mid-September 2026. Applications feed a pool that teams review over the following months, but applying soon after posting gives you the most matches.

What internships does Qualcomm offer?

U.S. summer internships by track, including software, hardware, wireless systems, RF and analog design, embedded, machine learning, multimedia, automotive, security, mechanical, and finance, plus a QGOV engineering internship that requires U.S. citizenship.

How long are Qualcomm internships?

U.S. internships run 11 to 14 weeks between May and September, with relocation coverage and furnished housing.

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Summer 2027 recruiting

Qualcomm internships: when they open and how to apply

Snapdragon chips and much of the world's wireless technology come out of Qualcomm, and its U.S. summer interns are hired by track. You apply to one track, such as software or wireless systems, and Qualcomm routes your application to matching project teams.

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Internships and programs at Qualcomm

The early-career programs it runs for students and recent graduates, by the names it uses for them.

Software Engineering Internship: Interns build software for Qualcomm's wireless, compute, and automotive platforms, much of it in C and C++. Your resume decides which projects inside the track you are considered for.
Hardware and Systems Engineering Internships: Separate tracks for hardware (CPU, GPU, SoC, digital design, and verification), wireless systems, RF and analog or mixed-signal design, embedded, machine learning and AI, multimedia, automotive, security, and mechanical engineering. Each is one posting that feeds many teams.
Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) Engineering Internship: A separate engineering internship with Qualcomm's government business in San Diego or Boulder. Unlike the other tracks, it requires U.S. citizenship.
Finance & Accounting Internship: A business-side summer internship in San Diego, posted in the same cycle as the engineering tracks. Product management and IT internships post alongside it.

When Qualcomm posts internships

The U.S. track postings for summer 2027 went up together on September 18, 2026, and the embedded track followed a few days later. Each track feeds many teams, so Qualcomm keeps reviewing the pool through the fall and beyond.

Internships run 11 to 14 weeks between May and September. Offices abroad keep their own calendars; Canada's 12 and 16 month internships, for example, posted a day earlier.

Who can apply

The 2027 software posting asks for students in a bachelor's or master's program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a close field, with an expected graduation of November 2027 or later and a year or more of programming coursework. PhD-focused postings are listed separately.

U.S. interns get relocation coverage and furnished housing, and may be placed in cities such as San Diego, Austin, Boulder, Boxborough, Raleigh, and Santa Clara. The QGOV internship requires U.S. citizenship; other tracks spell out their work authorization rules in the posting.

The interview process

Recruiters and hiring managers pull candidates from each track for specific projects, so your interviews are with the team that wants you. Expect one or more technical interviews on the track's fundamentals: C and C++, operating systems, and debugging for software, or signals and circuits for RF and systems roles.

Qualcomm's postings tell you to set your candidate profile visibility to "Any Roles Globally" so your application can be considered for every matching internship, not only the one you clicked.

Tips for applying to Qualcomm

After applying to the best-fit track, change your profile visibility to allow matching across roles, as the postings recommend.
Make your resume easy to match: concrete skills such as C++, embedded Linux, Verilog, or DSP belong near the top.
Wireless and signal processing coursework is a genuine differentiator here compared with other chip companies.

Qualcomm internship questions

When does Qualcomm post internships?: The U.S. summer 2027 tracks went up in mid-September 2026. Applications feed a pool that teams review over the following months, but applying soon after posting gives you the most matches.
What internships does Qualcomm offer?: U.S. summer internships by track, including software, hardware, wireless systems, RF and analog design, embedded, machine learning, multimedia, automotive, security, mechanical, and finance, plus a QGOV engineering internship that requires U.S. citizenship.
How long are Qualcomm internships?: U.S. internships run 11 to 14 weeks between May and September, with relocation coverage and furnished housing.