Information Technology (IT) Internship – Summer 2026

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

112d • $17 - $98

About The Position

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. 2026 summer intern class!

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• Must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2026 (May–September).
• Expected graduation date of November 2026 or later.
• Strong communication skills, organized, adaptive, team player and collaborator, self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2026 and June 2027.
• Experience in ML, predictive modeling, and creating test plans.
• Design & analytical skills: test execution and results.
• Root cause analysis for 2G–5G.
• Strong knowledge of SQL.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, optimization, and machine learning algorithms.
• Programming and visualization tools such as Python, R, and Tableau.
• Experience in troubleshooting and analysis of production systems or applications.
• System specification creation and review.
• Ability to conduct QA testing.
• Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to PMP or Scrum Master practices.
• Experience with Tableau for status reporting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in the planning, design, and implementation of technology solutions that support the decision-making needs of key stakeholders or business partners.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Accrued vacation time.
• Relocation coverage.
• Furnished housing accommodations for the duration of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees