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Cybersecurity Internship Summer 2024

  • Full Time Internship
  • San Diego, CA
  • Applications have closed

Website Qualcomm

General Summary:

Before there were smartphones or smart cities, before autonomous cars or 360 virtual reality videos, there was our technology. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years Qualcomm‡s inventions have inspired others to make the impossible, possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality. You‡re bringing skills. We‡ll provide the environment and the experience to push your limitless potential. Join us for our U.S. 2024 summer intern class!

As a Qualcomm IT Cybersecurity Intern, you‡ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and help establish the new standards for tomorrow. You will have the opportunity to work with teams across multiple security domains, e.g. anomaly detection and event monitoring, identity and access management, security architecture, and cyber security engineering operations. You will leverage your degree to make an immediate impact on one of Qualcomm‡s numerous technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

In study towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
Strong interpersonal, communications, and teamwork skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Must be available for 11 – 14 weeks during Summer 2024 (May-September) with a graduation date of December 2024 or later
Successful candidates will have academic project experience in at least one or more of the following areas:

Knowledge of Cybersecurity Principals, Statistics, ML/AI
Knowledge of security frameworks, endpoint security, cryptography, forensics, phishing, and malware analysis
Experience with Windows & Linux (Any Distribution)
Java, C, C++, C#, Python Bash, Perl
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.

When applying, you can specify which technical track(s) you would like to be considered for.  By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many 2024 Cyber Security internships. It‡s 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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