Process
The interview process included one phone interview on general engineering knowledge, followed by five Zoom interviews.
One Zoom meeting was behavioral with the recruiter, and the others were technical.
Topics covered a range from analog and digital circuit design to computer architecture and communication protocols.
Questions
Explain as many communication protocols as you can. (USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 33 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Hardware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Hardware Engineer interview process in United States.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
- 5.0It's amazing to work atHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesNovember 22, 2019Pros: Good work ethics, good work-life balance.Cons: Compensation not at par with other companies.
- 5.0Incredible learning environment with great perksHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesDecember 3, 2014Pros: Access to tech talks and their own personal library. Great IT staff and tools. Start-up feel with big company perks. Lots of gyms and bonding activities. Full disclosure: They treat their interns really, really well. Full-time employees do not get the same perks.Cons: As with most companies, as an engineer, you will spend a lot of time working. With Qualcomm's fast pace to stay three steps ahead of the competition, it is hard not to be completely engrossed in your work. If you work here, you should be of the mindset that your fun time is working.
- 5.0Qualcomm: Great Company ExperienceHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJanuary 27, 2013Pros: Qualcomm is a really good company.Cons: Good, very good. Good experience.
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