Multimedia Engineering Internship (May 2026)

Join Qualcomm as a Multimedia Engineering Intern to work on cutting-edge multimedia technologies powering billions of Snapdragon devices worldwide.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Working on technologies such as camera, video encoding/decoding, audio, speech, GPU, modem, CPU, application processor, multimedia engines, and computer vision.
• Contributing to system-level architecture, analysis, budgeting, and optimization of multimedia use cases for lowest power and best performance.
• Collaborating within the Multimedia Engineering track aligned to projects based on your resume.

About You

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

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2026 (May–September).
• Expected graduation date of November 2026 or later.
• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python.
• Preferred: Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program with anticipated graduation between November 2026 and June 2027.
• Preferred skills include graphics (OpenCL, compilers, ray tracing, GPU, Vulkan/DX), computer vision/XR (DNNs, motion, AR/XR, depth, linear algebra, perception), imaging (image/video segmentation, 3D, pattern recognition, image/video processing), speech/audio (acoustics, TTS, speech/audio signal processing and compression), video (digital signal processing, compression), software apps/tools (linear algebra, AR, perception, Oculus Air).
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), deep learning, neural networks.
• Strong understanding of signal processing.
• Ability to program effectively in C/C++, Python, and/or Matlab.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $17.00 - $98.00.
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants (not applicable to sales-incentive plans).
• Highly competitive benefits package supporting work, home, and play.
• Relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the internship duration.

Training & Development

Interns receive mentorship, support from managers, and access to the Qualcomm employee community. The program includes professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.

How to Apply

By applying, candidates express interest in Qualcomm’s 2026 Multimedia Engineering internships. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and recruiters may reach out to qualified applicants. Note that this is not a posting for a specific role.

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

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