Process
I had a phone interview.
I was expecting a detailed questionnaire on my projects, but the interviewer started with questions on C. He then moved on to ask questions related to DSP and Communications theory.
The interviewer was good and was very patient in asking each question and listening to my answers.
Questions
The most difficult part for me were questions on C, which I did not prepare for at all. There were questions related to embedded systems and questions on cache memory.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Qualcomm DSP Firmware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their DSP Firmware Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's DSP Firmware Engineer interview process in United States.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
- 4.0Feels like a college campusDSP Firmware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2012Pros: You receive great pay. You get great experience. The campus is beautiful. There are many amenities for employees and the like.Cons: Some teams are dead-end positions. Demographics are not very diverse. Work hours are typically very demanding. It's hard to gain the first few promotions.
- 4.0Helps in shaping the current mobile industryDSP Firmware Engineer • Current EmployeeFarnborough, Hampshire, United KingdomDecember 5, 2014Pros: Your designs are on billions of devices. This is great technology and engineering concepts applied on a day-by-day basis. This offers the opportunity to enhance your curriculum, bonuses, and stock options. You can work on challenging projects and schedules and meet some very smart guys (usually from the San Diego HQ).Cons: Poor work-life balance. Internal career progression and salary increments are limited. There is a lot of pressure to be handled on a daily basis. In most cases, middle and senior management end up just keeping the status of projects instead of doing any actual work. The environment is too hectic.
- 4.0Great Company to work forSenior Staff Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 3, 2014Pros: Good work environment, friendly co-workers, very good benefits.Cons: Try to be too diversified.
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