Multimedia ASIC Interview Experience - San Diego, California
January 1, 2012
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First phone interview, a week later onsite.
Questions
Setup hold time.
Multiclock domain synchronization. DFF vs. latch.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Qualcomm Multimedia ASIC role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Multimedia ASIC roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Qualcomm's Multimedia ASIC interview process in San Diego, California.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
2.0
Nice Location, Toxic Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
October 13, 2016
Pros: Located in San Diego. That is the only pro I see.
Cons: Working in a team with a very bad work culture.
Work pressure all year round, 12 hours per day.
Have been at Qualcomm for more than 4 years and have 6 years of experience in total.
Struggling for promotion, and they give a reason as a tight budget cut.
Work atmosphere is sullen.
No recognition or awards for work.
Insurance policy has gone worse.
3.0
Very good technology to work on
Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
May 23, 2025
Pros: Edge-cutting technology to work on.
Cons: Work-life balance is not great.
4.0
Great Experience, Lots of Growth
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
August 4, 2023
Pros: Lots of autonomy working on projects, frequent one-on-ones with managers, etc.
Cons: Sometimes limited in the kind of open source software we were able to explore and use.
- 2.0Nice Location, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesOctober 13, 2016Pros: Located in San Diego. That is the only pro I see.Cons: Working in a team with a very bad work culture. Work pressure all year round, 12 hours per day. Have been at Qualcomm for more than 4 years and have 6 years of experience in total. Struggling for promotion, and they give a reason as a tight budget cut. Work atmosphere is sullen. No recognition or awards for work. Insurance policy has gone worse.
- 3.0Very good technology to work onEngineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMay 23, 2025Pros: Edge-cutting technology to work on.Cons: Work-life balance is not great.
- 4.0Great Experience, Lots of GrowthSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesAugust 4, 2023Pros: Lots of autonomy working on projects, frequent one-on-ones with managers, etc.Cons: Sometimes limited in the kind of open source software we were able to explore and use.
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