The interview process consisted of four rounds: a written test, two technical interviews, and one HR round.

The written test had three sections, each lasting 30 minutes: Aptitude, C Programming, and Technical. The C Programming section included questions on basic Data Structures and Operating Systems.

1. Introduce yourself.

2. Asked about your strong subjects in GATE.

3. Difference in functionality between MOS and BJT. Why is MOS preferred?

4. How to increase the switching speed of a CMOS inverter.

5. CMOS fabrication process.

6. Brief description of one project.

7. What are the checks in STA? What are setup and hold time? Ways to fix timing violations.

8. What is latch-up and how to avoid it.

9. DRC and LVS checks.

Next are HR questions, such as:

1. Why Qualcomm?

2. Why will Qualcomm need you?

3. Do you have any questions?