Qualcomm Hiring Security Engineering Intern

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in wireless technology and semiconductor innovation. With a nearly 40-year history of breakthroughs, we deliver leading-edge AI, high-performance, lower-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Our solutions transform businesses, enrich lives, and fortify societies, and we are committed to engineering human progress.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

At Qualcomm, we are passionate about harnessing technology to transform industries and improve lives. Our early career programs offer limitless opportunities for growth, mentorship, and meaningful work. You will join a community that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, with a global footprint spanning over 30 countries. We are now accepting applications for our U.S. 2027 summer intern class.

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Role Overview

As a Qualcomm Security Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with world-class engineers to enhance the security of systems and products powering billions of mobile, IoT, and connectivity devices. You will gain hands-on experience protecting real-world devices and systems from attacks. Qualcomm values collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. You will 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 2027 (May–September)
• Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2027 to June 2028

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 will 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 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 2027 Qualcomm Security Engineering internships. 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.

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. 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 Benefits

The pay range for this role is $17.00 - $98.00 per hour. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). Our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.