About the role#
As a Multimedia Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the technologies that power Snapdragon devices used by millions of people. You will work on system-level architecture, analysis, budgeting, and optimization of multimedia use cases to achieve high performance and low power consumption. This role involves collaboration on HW/SW co-design and system-level architecture. Based on your background, you will be aligned to specific projects within the multimedia track.
What you'll do#
- Perform system-level architecture, analysis, and optimization of multimedia use cases.
- Contribute to the development of camera, video encoding/decoding, audio, speech, GPU, modem, CPU, and application processor technologies.
- Work on computer vision technologies.
- Collaborate with team members on HW/SW co-design.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.
- Availability for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2027.
- At least 1 year of academic experience with programming languages including C, C++, or Python.
- A strong understanding of signal processing.
- Ability to program effectively in C, C++, Python, or Matlab.
Location & details#
- Locations: San Diego, California, and Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm manufactures semiconductors and develops computing technologies. Founded in 1985, the company maintains its headquarters in San Diego. It serves markets including mobile, automotive, and the internet of things. The organization employs more than 10,000 people and operates as a public company.
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