Process
A phone interview took place. I submitted my resume at a campus fair, and Qualcomm contacted me for a phone interview with a specific team. The questions only tested my skills and projects mentioned on my resume.
Questions
Talked about projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral38%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Software Developer interview process in United States.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
4.0
Talented Team, Fast-paced Work
Software Developer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 30, 2024
Pros: Highly talented and calm people.
Cons: If you are someone who loves working too much, then you'll get exhausted very fast because there are lots of things to do.
3.0
Good things to learn, but with a lot of pressure
Software Developer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
December 31, 2015
Pros: 1. You can learn technology if you want, no matter which team you are in.
2. There may be times to implement new things, but it comes very rarely and depends on the team and technology you work for.
3. Very open culture with respect to timings.
4. Work-from-home option available.
Cons: 1. In the name of development, mainly debugging takes place.
2. Due to cost-cutting, salary reviews have decreased from two times a year to one time, and salary hikes have also decreased from before.
3. You may be called on weekends at any time, as you are provided with laptops. You are expected to check emails even on weekends.
4. Employees are expected to work late nights, so there are long working hours and overpressure.
5.0
Great Balance, Constant Layoffs
Software Developer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
November 30, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance overall.
Cons: Layoffs almost every year; be prepared to keep your interview skills up to date just in case.
- 4.0Talented Team, Fast-paced WorkSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 30, 2024Pros: Highly talented and calm people.Cons: If you are someone who loves working too much, then you'll get exhausted very fast because there are lots of things to do.
- 3.0Good things to learn, but with a lot of pressureSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaDecember 31, 2015Pros: 1. You can learn technology if you want, no matter which team you are in. 2. There may be times to implement new things, but it comes very rarely and depends on the team and technology you work for. 3. Very open culture with respect to timings. 4. Work-from-home option available.Cons: 1. In the name of development, mainly debugging takes place. 2. Due to cost-cutting, salary reviews have decreased from two times a year to one time, and salary hikes have also decreased from before. 3. You may be called on weekends at any time, as you are provided with laptops. You are expected to check emails even on weekends. 4. Employees are expected to work late nights, so there are long working hours and overpressure.
- 5.0Great Balance, Constant LayoffsSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesNovember 30, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance overall.Cons: Layoffs almost every year; be prepared to keep your interview skills up to date just in case.
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