Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
Process
I had an interview with the recruiter.
Then, I went on-site for an interview with an engineering manager.
Overall, the process was very similar to other tech companies, with typical software engineering questions that are asked at top tech companies.
Questions
They asked me about my resume and experience to begin the interview.
Afterward, they asked me two questions on a whiteboard.
One was a brain teaser type of question that made me think for a little bit. The other was a string manipulation question, very similar to the questions you see on Cracking the Coding Interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 130 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Software Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their 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 Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
- 3.0Great company, but not to work atSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesApril 26, 2023Pros: It’s a great hardware company. There truly is quality with the modem. The location in San Diego is unbeatable. You can stay here forever. The ESPP plan is amazing!Cons: There is a lack of diversity; the majority of engineering employees are Indian or Chinese. This causes Qualcomm's culture to be similar to the Asian culture of overworking. I saw many coworkers working until midnight or even on weekends. We don’t have on-call, but honestly, being on-call might be better. Moving up takes forever; you’ll be stuck in a role for five-plus years.
- 5.0Great Team, Great WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJanuary 22, 2013Pros: Good team, great work, and good rewards for good work.Cons: Nothing much to mention, really.
- 5.0Great Life, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJanuary 12, 2020Pros: Great company life and overall great experience.Cons: Many hours, but worth it in the end.
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