FIRST® California
Resume Book

Calling all FIRST® Alumni: Your Future Awaits with Qualcomm!

Are you a FIRST alum looking for exceptional internship opportunity during the Summer of 2026?

The FIRST California Resume Book offers an exclusive chance for you to showcase your talents to one of the industry’s leading employers: Qualcomm.

APPLICATION OPENS MID AUGUST 2025.

SUMMER 2026 QUALCOMM INTERNSHIP

WHY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME?

Qualcomm, our exclusive Resume Book partner for the 2025/2026 season, recognizes the real-world skills and innovation that FIRST alumni bring to the table.

They’ve seen first-hand that your experience in STEM, teamwork, and problem-solving sets you apart from the rest. By participating in FIRST programs, you’ve developed not just technical skills, but also leadership, communication, innovation, and collaboration . . . traits highly valued by top-tier companies.

    ABOUT THE QUALCOMM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

    Qualcomm’s Early in Career and Internship programs are designed to attract inventive minds from diverse backgrounds, offering you a platform to contribute to our long-term innovation pipeline. Embrace the challenge of shaping the future and become part of a community that is continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

    Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops, social events, speaker sessions, and access to 1:1 mentorship.

    The Qualcomm Summer Internship Program offers opportunities at multiple campus locations, including Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA, and Boulder, CO. Most interns join Qualcomm at their headquarters in San Diego, CA.

    WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE RESUME BOOK:

    • All FIRST Alumni
    • 18 years of age or older
    • Currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD seeking program with at least one semester or term remaining following the internship 
      1. Preferred: Projected graduation date between December 2026 or August 2027
    • U.S.: Must be available for 11 – 14 weeks during the Summer 

    HOW IT WORKS:

    • Complete this 2-step process:
      1. Submit Your Resume: Upload your resume to the FIRST California Resume Book by September 8, 2025.
      2. Apply to Qualcomm’s Early in Career and Internship programs.
    • Exclusive Access: Qualcomm, our exclusive Resume Book partner for the 2025/2026 season, will review the resumes.
    • Get Noticed: Qualcomm recruiters will be reviewing resumes ongoing, and you will be contacted for next steps if aligned and chosen as a candidate for the role.

    APPLICATION OPENS MID AUGUST 2025.

    Return to this page then to apply.

    FIRST Alumni & Qualcomm Success Story

    Joy Cho

    FIRST Alum, Qualcomm Engineer & Former Qualcomm Intern

    Many FIRST alumni go on to build their careers at Qualcomm, like Joy Cho, who is an engineer for Qualcomm Technologies Product & Tools Stability division. Joy discovered her passion for electrical engineering in high school as a member of her school’s FIRST Robotics Competition team where she built her skills and confidence on the electrical sub-team, then went on to an internship at Qualcomm Technologies.

    Don’t Miss Out!

    This is your chance to be seen by a top-tier company that values your unique skills and experience. 

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