Process
I applied online and was scheduled for a phone interview.
The interview lasted about 45 minutes.
Questions were mainly about:
- My resume
- Operating systems
- C
There was one C coding question on Google Docs. In all, the questions were pretty straightforward.
Questions
Resume projects: RTOS and GPOS Multithreading and synchronization C coding question on strings
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 79 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Embedded Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Embedded Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral44%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Embedded Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
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.
4.0
Good place to work
Embedded Software Engineer • Former Employee
November 10, 2023
Pros: Good benefits, pay, and a lax work culture.
Cons: Do not trust the CEO to make good business decisions.
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.
- 3.0Pay 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.
- 4.0Good place to workEmbedded Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 10, 2023Pros: Good benefits, pay, and a lax work culture.Cons: Do not trust the CEO to make good business decisions.
- 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.
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