Automotive Engineering Internship – Summer 2027

Location: San Diego, California, United States of America Department: Interim Engineering Intern - SW

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Engineering Intern - SW

General Summary

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. 2027 summer intern class!

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Role Overview

As a Qualcomm Automotive Engineering Intern, you will help build best-in-class solutions and tools that enable state-of-the-art technologies for next-generation platforms for autonomous vehicles. You’ll work in a dynamic environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and software developers, collaborating with internal teams to advance automotive innovation.

This internship supports the Automotive Engineering track. Based on your resume you will be aligned to projects within this track.

Minimum 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

Must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–September)

Expected graduation date of  November 2027 or later

1+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field

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

Experience in Positioning, Perception, or Planning in ADAS/Autonomy/AD

Safety-critical software development process (Functional Safety), including ASPICE, ASIL, ISO26262, MISRA C++, AUTOSAR C++

ROS/ROS2, DDS, Adaptive AUTOSAR middleware and frameworks

Robotics, Autonomous Driving, Lidar, Scene Segmentation, Object Detection

Embedded software driver development in C / C++ / Assembly with OS & Multi-processor concepts

Multi-Task Learning Networks (MTN)

Sensor Fusion, Positioning, SLAM, Motion Planning

SysML, Systems Engineering and Analysis

Familiarity with MBSE / System Modeling

System data-flows for MM & ML functions

Model-based development, Safety Analysis, Semi-formal notation, DFMEA, FMEDA

Experience or familiarity with tools such as SysML, UML, UML-RT, Magic Draw, IBM Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architect (preferred)

Programming in C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Java, Shell

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 2027 Qualcomm Automotive 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.

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