IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering Internship

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!

Role Overview

As a Qualcomm IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering Intern, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and help establish the new standards for tomorrow. You will leverage your degree to make an immediate impact on one of Qualcomm's numerous technologies. This internship supports the IT Infrastructure & Cloud track. Based on your resume, you will be aligned to projects within this track.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, 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 analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2026 and June 2027
• Practical experience developing software or meeting operational needs with code and scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby, and/or Java)
• Experience with automation tools development, CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins), source control management, software integration, scripting, and working in a DevOps environment (e.g., Ansible)
• Experience in IT infrastructure, networking, infrastructure automation, end-user services, collaboration, and communication tools
• Knowledge of servers (physical, virtual), cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure, GCP), and containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Python web development experience

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 2026 Qualcomm IT Infrastructure & Cloud 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. Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to evaluate their technical skill set.

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.

Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering Internship is $17.00 - $98.00 per hour. Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). A highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Key skills/competency

• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Scripting (Python, Bash, Java)
• Automation Tools (Ansible)
• CI/CD (Jenkins)
• DevOps Environment
• IT Infrastructure
• Networking
• Software Integration
• Problem-solving