Process
The interviewer was rude, blunt, and arrogant, attempting to poke holes in my resume. They asked questions about the 5-stage CPU pipeline and memory barriers.
The job description stated "CPU/GPU/DSP engineering," but when I asked the interviewer, they clarified that the role was DSP only.
Questions
Why is there a 3-month gap in your resume?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Qualcomm DSP Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their DSP Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive20%
Neutral20%
Negative60%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Qualcomm's DSP Engineer interview process in United States.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
4.0
Inflexible but good culture
DSP Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 4, 2025
Pros: Great culture and low turnover
Cons: Senior management forcing people into the office + inaccessible office.
3.0
Great Learning, Poor Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
December 3, 2025
Pros: Good environment for learning and work.
Cons: Not good salary and work-life balance.
5.0
Great to Start
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
December 3, 2025
Pros: Manager Manoj is a really good person and supportive.
Cons: No issues everywhere it's smooth.
- 4.0Inflexible but good cultureDSP Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaMay 4, 2025Pros: Great culture and low turnoverCons: Senior management forcing people into the office + inaccessible office.
- 3.0Great Learning, Poor BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesDecember 3, 2025Pros: Good environment for learning and work.Cons: Not good salary and work-life balance.
- 5.0Great to StartSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDecember 3, 2025Pros: Manager Manoj is a really good person and supportive.Cons: No issues everywhere it's smooth.
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