Sales & Business Development Internship - Summer 2026

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

51d•$17 - $98

About The Position

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. 2026 summer intern class! Our Sales & Business Development team partners with OEMs, ISVs, SIs, and cloud providers to scale on-device and edge AI solutions. This internship offers meaningful projects, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure. Internship opportunities may be available in the following locations, depending on team and project needs: San Diego and Santa Clara Application Process By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our 2026 Sales/Business Development Internships. It is important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific role and specific project/team matching will occur at a later time. We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Data/Analytics, or related field.
Must be available for full time hours, 11-14 weeks during Summer 2026 (May-September).
Expected graduation date of November 2026 or later.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and presentations (Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides); familiarity with CRM concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication; structured problem-solving and executive-level summarization.

Nice To Haves

High level of interest in the Technology and Semiconductor industries.
Currently enrolled in an MBA program with an anticipated graduation betweenâ¯November 2026â¯and June 2027.
Exposure to semiconductors, enterprise software, cloud/AI, or embedded/edge solutions.
Experience with Salesforce (or similar CRM) and basic dashboarding (Tableau/Power BI).
Hardware architecture knowledge (CPU, GPU, NPU, SoC, Accelerator cards) and experience partnering with product/engineering teams.
Experience with storytelling and deck-building for executive audiences as well as basic forecasting and financial modeling experience.

Responsibilities

Customer / Target Account Insights - Research and map target accounts; build stakeholder maps and outreach lists for key accounts.
Market Segment / BU Research & Competitive Insights - Synthesize competitive and market signals into concise briefings for the organization; understand competitive positioning and propose recommendations.
Sales Materials / Documentation - Create customer-ready collateral (one-pagers, pitch slides) and tailor messaging by segment/vertical.
Biz Ops Support - Support North America regional sales team by tracking customer funnel and design win data, sales forecasting, account set up and management, as well as managing and/or building dashboards for KPI tracking.
Meeting / Action Item Support - Support both internal and external partner meetings, including agenda prep, notes, action tracking, and follow-ups.
Marketing / Event Coordination - Coordinate with marketing on campaigns, events, and/or partner announcements; track campaign ROI (including, impact on leads and opportunity pipeline).

Benefits

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 may be eligible to receive relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship.

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