Security Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 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: Security Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

As a Qualcomm Security Engineering Intern, you'll collaborate with world-class engineers to enhance the security of systems and products powering billions of mobile, IoT, and connectivity devices. You'll gain hands-on experience protecting real-world devices and systems from attacks. Qualcomm values collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. You'll work cross-functionally with engineers and stakeholders to secure complex infrastructure and applications.

This Internship Supports Three Technical Tracks:

• Product Security Engineering
• Secure Systems Engineering
• Cybersecurity Engineering

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, master's, or Ph.D. program in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Computer Science (CS), Security, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2026 (May–September).
• Expected graduation date of November 2026 or later.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Track 1: Product Security Engineering

• Experience in threat modeling, security risk assessment, fuzzing, program analysis, exploit countermeasures, cryptographic assessment, cellular and wireless security, and incident response.
• Skills in program analysis (source and binary), supply chain security, vulnerability research, exploit mitigations, secure execution environments, hardware security, AI model security.
• 1+ years of academic experience in computer systems security or embedded device security.
• Strong technical problem-solving and programming skills.
• Preferred candidates are studying toward an MS or Ph.D. in a related field.

Track 2: Secure Systems Engineering

• Experience in secure OS features, hypervisors, secure boot, key management, automotive safety/security, and programmatic security improvements.
• Knowledge of systems security, operating systems, hypervisors, trusted execution environments.
• Strong programming skills and interest in securing mobile devices and programming languages.
• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.
• Preferred candidates are studying toward a BS or MS in ECE, CS, Math, or related field.

Track 3: Cybersecurity Engineering

• Experience in OT security, application security, security architecture, GRC, threat hunting, incident response, automation, and risk management.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, statistics, ML/AI, security frameworks, endpoint security, cryptography, forensics, phishing, malware analysis.
• Experience with Windows & Linux (any distribution).
• Programming experience in Java, C, C++, C#, Go, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl.
• Preferred candidates are studying toward a BS in CS, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.

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 Security Engineering 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.

Key skills/competency

• Threat Modeling
• Security Risk Assessment
• Incident Response
• Program Analysis
• Vulnerability Research
• Systems Security
• Cybersecurity Principles
• Programming (C/C++/Java/Python)
• Secure Boot
• AI Model Security