Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
Process
I had a telephonic interview for an internship with the group. A second phone interview followed. The group was still small, and the manager contacted me directly. The questions were all on the hardware side and dealt with computer architecture, including:
- Data hazards (RAW, WAR, WAW)
- CPU pipeline, etc.
Questions
CPU pipeline stages and a question related to specific scenarios involving data hazards.
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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
- 4.0Good Pay, Bad BalanceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 1, 2013Pros: Large company, good compensation. San Diego is a good city with nice weather to live. The living cost here, especially house prices, might not be as high as the Bay Area.Cons: Work-life balance might not be good. You need to work overtime frequently. If you are considering work-life balance, Qualcomm might not be a good choice for you.
- 4.0Great People, Low SalarySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesFebruary 20, 2022Pros: People are very good here.Cons: Salary is kind of less.
- 3.0A good place to start your careerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMay 15, 2021Pros: Lots of learning on leading technology.Cons: Compensation and growth is not that great.
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