Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boulder, Colorado
Process
The phone screen was set up. It started with the previous background and courses, etc.
Questions from the phone screen:
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What are
staticandvolatile? Give examples of wherestaticandvolatileare used. I answered: -
If 2^4 has 2 digits (decimal), how many digits are there in 2^1000? I gave the answer: ceiling of 1000 * log₂(10).
Questions
Given a uniprocessor architecture.
Process X has code at memory location 10,000. The PC (Program Counter) is pointing to it and executing instructions from there.
Process Y has code at memory location 20,000.
The OS (Kernel) has its own code at some memory location.
How does the PC change from the code at location 10,000 (or 10,050 after some time of execution) to the kernel location during a context switch to Process B?
Please let me know if you have the answer.
Bamboozled by this question; I don't know if I'll get an onsite.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Software Engineer role in Boulder, Colorado.
Success Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boulder, Colorado is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Software Engineer interview process in Boulder, Colorado.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
- 5.0Great for long-term career plansSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoulder, Colorado, United StatesOctober 4, 2021Pros: Amazing benefits and 401(k) planCons: Pay could be better, in my opinion.
- 3.0Qualcomm is great if you happen to be in San Diego. Anywhere else, you're an afterthoughtSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoulder, Colorado, United StatesFebruary 3, 2009Pros: The office atmosphere is very nice. Everyone gets an office with a door that closes. The people are generally vital and energetic, and as a result, there is a very positive energy throughout the company.Cons: If you're not in San Diego, you are a second-class citizen of the company. Benefits are all keyed to San Diego. Do a good job? Here's a coupon for a spa in San Diego. Oh, you live in Portland? Too bad. But hey, here's a perk... a "passport card" that gets you discounts at thousands of San Diego area merchants, shops, and restaurants!
- 4.0Great place to work, but lacks job securitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoulder, Colorado, United StatesAugust 12, 2023Pros: Extremely knowledgeable and helpful team. Work-life balance is decent – there is always more work to be done. Management is helpful and polite. Path for getting promotions is pretty clear and the process seems well executed.Cons: Job security in the current market is not high. Jobs can be very stressful at times due to the large volume of incoming software requests (this is not unique to QC, though). Pay could be higher considering the expectations and responsibilities of each engineer.
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