Embedded Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
January 24, 2026
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.
Not bad, a lot of conceptual questions and focusing on things in my resume. Less care for any behavioral questions. Was asked to write code on the notes app in my second interview.
Questions
difference between c and c++
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 29 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Embedded Software Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Embedded Software Engineer roles in San Diego, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive48%
Neutral28%
Negative24%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Qualcomm's Embedded Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work
Embedded Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
May 3, 2023
Pros: Good work culture and friendly atmosphere.
Cons: I did not find any downside while working at Qualcomm.
5.0
Great Culture, Lower Pay
Embedded Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
September 28, 2023
Pros: Great work culture compared to other companies.
Cons: Less pay at QCOM compared to other companies.
3.0
Pay is good for new grads
Embedded Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
December 26, 2024
Pros: Compensation is the best part, even though there are higher paying options.
Cons: You'll be pigeonholed into learning a legacy codebase with very little development in transferable skills.
- 5.0Great place to workEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMay 3, 2023Pros: Good work culture and friendly atmosphere.Cons: I did not find any downside while working at Qualcomm.
- 5.0Great Culture, Lower PayEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 28, 2023Pros: Great work culture compared to other companies.Cons: Less pay at QCOM compared to other companies.
- 3.0Pay is good for new gradsEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesDecember 26, 2024Pros: Compensation is the best part, even though there are higher paying options.Cons: You'll be pigeonholed into learning a legacy codebase with very little development in transferable skills.
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