Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
Process
This took several weeks to complete.
Qualcomm reached out to me for a position I had applied for three months earlier. After a phone screening, I was invited to an all-day onsite interview. Unfortunately, being summer, rounding up all the participants was hard due to vacations.
It was three weeks before I had my onsite meeting. It was another two weeks until I got the results.
Aside from the time issue, it was a very good interview process. I enjoyed all the individuals and got a favorable review, according to the HR rep. Unfortunately, another applicant had more direct experience than I did.
Questions
Write a routine to find the square root of a number. Then, make it faster.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 22 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Senior Software Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Diego, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
- 2.0Learning Good, Hours Too MuchSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMay 27, 2021Pros: Good technical knowledge and learning experience.Cons: Too much of working hours.
- 4.0Great company to work for in generalSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesNovember 25, 2014Pros: I love working here. It's a great environment with great people.Cons: It can be stressful at times, but not in a way that cannot be handled.
- 4.0University-like environment, good pay, great benefits, so-so advancementSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJuly 6, 2011Pros: - Great upper management - Flexible work hours - ESPP - RSU stock bonuses - Smart, work-oriented people (no babysitting other employees) - Empowerment environment (figure everything out for yourself) - Ability to work on cutting-edge technology and change the work with your ideas - Fast-paced & dynamic working environment - Bi-annual performance reviews (includes merit increase, cash & RSU bonuses) - San Diego - On-site gym - Working mealsCons: - Have to be in a position for at least 3 years. - If you transfer to a different division, your 3 years in position get reset. - Your tech manager has the biggest weight on your performance reviews. - When you get a job there, they will almost always push you down in title to reduce quicker rise to management positions, but will still pay you well for your experience.
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