Information Technology Intern

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm relentlessly innovates, transforming businesses, enriching lives, and fortifying societies. Our solutions are pivotal in crafting a smarter, interconnected world, building on nearly 40 years 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, enabling 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!

Role Overview: Information Technology Intern

As a Qualcomm Information Technology Intern, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and help establish new standards for tomorrow. You will assist and participate in the planning, design, and implementation of technology solutions that support the decision-making needs of key stakeholders or business partners.

This Internship Supports Multiple Technical Tracks, Including:

• Data Analyst
• System Analyst
• Project Management

Based on your resume, you may be aligned to one or more of these tracks. Please clearly indicate your interest(s) in your resume, as this is the only way to communicate preferences during the recruiting process.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2026 and June 2027.

Track 1: Data Analyst

• 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.

Track 2: System Analyst

• Experience in troubleshooting and analysis of production systems or applications.
• System specification creation and review.
• Ability to conduct QA testing.

Track 3: Project Management

• Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to PMP or Scrum Master practices.
• Experience with Tableau for status reporting and risk management.

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

When applying, you can specify which technical track(s) you would like to be considered for. By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many 2026 Qualcomm Information Technology 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. For this job posting, advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skill set.

Key skills/competency

• Data Analysis
• System Analysis
• Project Management
• SQL
• Python
• Tableau
• Machine Learning
• Agile Methodologies
• Troubleshooting
• Communication Skills