Qualcomm

Software intern

May - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Basically everything. I interned with wireless research and development this summer. I loved my project. It was challenging, fun, and useful to the team. My team was amazing. They treated my questions, ideas, and code seriously. They were also super accepting, supportive, and candid. WRD department as a whole is a great place to work in. It's like a startup within a big company and while you can work on exciting technologies and not worry about the resources, you can still have a close relationship with your coworkers. I was able to schedule multiple 1:1 with my directors, manager, team lead to provide my feedback and learn from them.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship program can continue using the mentorship gateway because that's how I managed to connect with engineers in the R&D side of the company and score an internship with them

Advice

Communication and teamwork is really important. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Great intern events, very diverse, wonderful location. Wonderful relocation package and the housing arrangements are done well.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be consistent in communicating with your tech lead and do not take advantage of the fact that you are able to come into work at whatever time you'd like. Enjoy that privilege, but do not abuse it.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

I got assigned to a team based on my interests and got to work and contribute to that team as as an equal.

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask questions! Everyone there wants you to succeed and will be more than willing to help out!

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

The projects I worked on were technically rigorous and legitimately meaningful. The nature of the work also matched my interests in the field. Pay was great. And there are so many positions in different disciplines within Qualcomm pertaining to computer hardware and software engineering, and telecommunications.

What I wish was different

Location, I'd rather have worked at their headquarters in San Diego, where most of the other interns were. Instead I was placed at a small remote office in Boulder with only a few other interns. If you are accepted earlier, you'll be offered more choice in where you'll be placed. I was given an offer in mid April.

Advice

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Software intern

May - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Awesome experience

What I wish was different

Team selection

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

I loved how my work was organized and I knew what I had to work on.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have completed my project.

Advice

Never be scared of asking questions to your mentor.

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Product Marketing Intern

June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Extremely professional, educational, and fun.

What I wish was different

Honestly nothing

Advice

Never give up on getting your dream internship. They rejected me the year before but kept my resume and I’m so glad I got a second chance.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • San Diego, Carabobo

What I liked

Everything, it was amazing!

What I wish was different

I wish i had used more resources such as the mentorship program.

Advice

Use everything that you can in order to learn and grow.

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Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

Great company with one of the best internship programs in the world. Everyone was assigned a mentor which made the transition smooth

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

School didn’t help much. Had to learn everything I had to do for my project myself.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

A amazing experience to gain industry skills and learn / apply new technologies.

What I wish was different

More time to work at this company.

Advice

Failing is apart of the learning process. Don't be afraid to ask questions and engage with other teams.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

The amount of resources for technical and nontechnical mentorship

What I wish was different

More interaction with my personal team

Advice

Take advantage of being a part of a larger company

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Computer Hardware Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

When starting at a new company, it takes a while to get settled + understand what is going on. It’s okay to hate it at first. It’s okay to feel super lost at first. It will get easier + you will find a fit and schedule that works for you!

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Financial Analyst Intern

June - September 2017 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

The people and culture at Qualcomm are fantastic and make for an incredible experience. A lot of my work made its way up to the directors and VP's, they truly value their interns.

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

Go into your internship willing to learn anything and everything.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Fun projects and helpful mentors to guide you through the internship while still maintaining an awesome summer in San Diego!

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Don't be afraid to go outside your comfort zone! Everyone's super friendly and willing to talk!

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Computer Hardware Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

San Diego is an amazing place to work in. My project was something that the verification team is going to directly use and will make an immediate impact. The company environment is very relaxed and the facilities are very nice.

What I wish was different

My project involved very long compilation times, so at times, work was slow while I waited for it to finish. I wish I had more projects to work on the side.