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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Information Technology (IT) Internship (May 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • California

      San Diego

Location

San Diego

Closing in 8 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 17 - 98 / Hour
  • Application open dateApply by 9 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date 1 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Qualcomm offers a 2026 summer internship for Information Technology students to contribute to innovative AI, computing, and connectivity projects.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Assist in planning, designing, and implementing technology solutions supporting decision-making for stakeholders and business partners.
  • Participate in multiple technical tracks including Data Analyst, System Analyst, and Project Management based on alignment with your resume.
  • Engage in tasks such as ML and predictive modeling, system troubleshooting, QA testing, and project management methodologies.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams across various locations including Austin, Boulder, Boxborough, Bridgewater, Chandler, Irvine, New York City, Louisville, Raleigh, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Seattle.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or related field.
  • 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, collaborator, and self-starter.
  • Preferred: Candidates graduating between November 2026 and June 2027.
  • Track-specific skills:
    • Data Analyst: Experience in ML, predictive modeling, test plans, SQL, statistics, optimization, Python, R, Tableau.
    • System Analyst: Experience in troubleshooting production systems, system specification, QA testing.
    • Project Management: Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, PMP or Scrum Master practices, Tableau for reporting and risk management.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly pay range: $17.00 - $98.00.
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants (excluding sales-incentive plans).
  • Highly competitive benefits package supporting work-life balance.
  • Relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the internship duration.

Training & Development

  • Paired with a mentor with project and team visibility.
  • Support from manager and access to Qualcomm employee community.
  • Professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and executive speaker series.

How to Apply

  • Specify your preferred technical track(s) in your resume to communicate preferences during recruiting.
  • Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis; recruiters may contact advancing candidates.
  • Advancing candidates may be invited to complete a timed HackerRank challenge to assess technical skills.
  • Note export license requirements for certain countries may delay start dates.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent ResidentUS Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Business & Management
  • Project Management
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems and Networks
  • Data Science
  • Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Qualcomm USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

R&D and Manufacturing

A world-leading innovator that looks to inspire the seamless application of technology around the globe.