About Modular
At Modular, a Qualcomm company, we’re on a mission to revolutionize AI infrastructure by systematically rebuilding the AI software stack from the ground up. Our team, made up of industry leaders and experts, is building cutting-edge, modular infrastructure that simplifies AI development and deployment. By rethinking the complexities of AI systems, we’re empowering everyone to unlock AI’s full potential and tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of AI and creating tools that make a real difference in people’s lives, we want you on our team.
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Role Overview
As a Modular Engineering Intern, you will contribute to next-generation AI infrastructure and software technologies spanning the AI Inference stack. Depending on your background, interests, and project needs, you may work on AI/ML model bring up, AI Inference performance and optimization, compiler development, the Mojo programming language, GPU kernels and accelerator optimization, cloud and distributed systems, security, quality engineering, or software development tooling.
You may help optimize AI models for inference workloads, develop high-performance software for GPUs and emerging accelerators, improve compiler and runtime technologies for MAX or Mojo, scale distributed AI systems, develop AI infrastructure and model-serving platforms, build automated performance and quality frameworks, or improve developer tooling and CI/CD systems. This internship supports the Modular Engineering track. Based on your resume, skills, and experience, you will be aligned to projects within this track.
Projects may include
AI Inference & Model Serving
AI Systems & Infrastructure
GPU & Kernel Engineering
Compilers, Runtimes & Programming Languages
Distributed & Cloud Systems
AI Performance & Optimization
AI Quality, Evaluation & Reliability
Platform & Developer Engineering
Security Engineering
Software Development & Full-Stack Engineering
Developer Tools & Open-Source Technologies
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree program in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, mathematics, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field.
Must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–September).
Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.
1+ years of academic or project experience with programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Rust, Go, or related languages.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2027 and June 2028.
Experience with machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, LLMs, transformer architectures, AI inference, or ML frameworks and ecosystems such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face.
Knowledge or experience with compiler design, compiler/runtime implementation, programming languages, library development, APIs, or frameworks such as MLIR, LLVM, GCC, TVM, or XLA.
Experience with parallel computing, GPU programming, high-performance computing, CUDA, ROCm, or other accelerator programming models, including kernel optimization, computer architecture, memory systems, memory layouts, or data movement.
Experience developing or optimizing AI/ML models and workloads, including model acceleration, quantization, profiling, benchmarking, inference optimization, performance analysis, or translating AI research and existing model implementations into production-ready code.
Knowledge or experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, large-scale AI infrastructure, model serving, Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, multi-node or multi-cluster deployments, or scalable inference systems.
Experience with systems programming or software development using Python, C/C++, Rust, Go, object-oriented languages, Python multiprocessing/asyncio, or related technologies.
Experience with software engineering, application development, operating systems, APIs, software libraries, developer tooling, build systems, release automation, testing, CI/CD, or developer productivity tools.
Familiarity with AI/ML evaluation, software quality, unit/integration testing, regression detection, performance testing, benchmarking, observability, reliability engineering, reproducibility, or failure analysis.
Experience with profiling and performance-analysis tools such as NVIDIA Nsight Systems, Nsight Compute, PyTorch Profiler, Linux perf, Intel VTune, or similar technologies.
Knowledge or interest in software security, AI security, secure development, data protection, access controls, developer security tooling, AI-assisted coding tools, or secure AI systems and workflows.
Experience building web, full-stack, AI/ML, or systems applications, developer integrations, technical examples, or other developer-facing solutions.
Experience contributing to open-source projects, GitHub communities, technical documentation/blogs, developer education, or developer-focused technical content.
Familiarity with AI developer and agentic coding tools or related developer workflows.
Strong debugging, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with demonstrated curiosity and the ability to learn and operate effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Research experience or publications in relevant AI/ML, systems, compiler, or engineering areas is a plus.
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 Modular Engineering internships. It is important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific project. We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you.
Export Control Notice
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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.
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