Internship Human Centered Computing Jobs in California

Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Intern

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 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!

Role Overview

As a Qualcomm Finance & Accounting Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working on high-impact projects across a global technology leader. Interns collaborate with professionals across Corporate Finance, Treasury, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations, and Operations while leveraging advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to solve business challenges.

Your work may include (but is not limited to):

• Developing an understanding of Qualcomm's business operations, financial processes, and reporting tools
• Utilizing data analytics skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support financial and business decision-making
• Leveraging AI-powered tools and automation to improve reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency
• Transforming data into dashboards, visualizations, and financial models that deliver actionable insights
• Creating executive-ready presentations and recommendations for finance and business leaders
• Identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance processes
• Supporting day-to-day finance functions including the quarterly close process, completing ad-hoc and specialized projects, and financial planning
• Participating in a cross-functional intern consulting project focused on an emerging technology, business challenge, or strategic opportunity

This internship supports the Finance & Accounting track. Based on your resume, you will be aligned to projects within this track.

Top-performing interns may be considered for Qualcomm's 3-year Finance Rotation Program , providing a direct pathway to a full-time career and accelerated leadership development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Must be available for 11-14 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-September)
• Expected graduation date between November 2027 - June 2028
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) and an interest in applying AI to solve business challenges
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate insights to diverse audiences
• Strong interest in corporate finance, technology, AI, and business strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI, automation, or analytics to improve decision-making, or streamline processes
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Alteryx, or similar platforms
• Academic or project experience involving financial modeling, forecasting, or data analysis
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, community involvement, etc.
• Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Oracle).
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career with Qualcomm and participating in Qualcomm's Finance Rotation Program upon graduation

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 support your team and organization with a variety of meaningful tasks and projects impacting the company's financials. 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 Finance & Accounting 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.

This internship aligns to a potential role that is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

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. Please be advised that 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.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$17.00 - $98.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that 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). In addition, 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 - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .