Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
March 1, 2010
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
C language questions.
You don't have to write the best possible solution, but demonstrate that your approach is reasonable, then you can get through.
It's not as hard as getting into software companies in the SF Bay Area.
Questions
Some folks like puzzles, but mostly it is C language and OS fundamentals.
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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
33%
Pass 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
Positive58%
Neutral27%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
5.0
Learn Much, Work Hard
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
September 24, 2024
Pros: A great place to learn new things.
Cons: A lot of pressure and low work-life balance.
3.0
Learning Resources, But Team Stuck
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
February 12, 2018
Pros: Lots of internal resources to learn. No high pressure, but it depends on the team.
Cons: The team I was with is not easy to switch teams. People have been doing what they are trained for for years.
They get bored after a few years.
4.0
Smart Team, Enjoyable Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
August 29, 2022
Pros: Can develop your skillset and work with very smart people.
Cons: I can't really think of anything. It probably depends on who your managers and co-workers are, plus how well of a fit you are for your role, for how you will enjoy the company.
- 5.0Learn Much, Work HardSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 24, 2024Pros: A great place to learn new things.Cons: A lot of pressure and low work-life balance.
- 3.0Learning Resources, But Team StuckSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2018Pros: Lots of internal resources to learn. No high pressure, but it depends on the team.Cons: The team I was with is not easy to switch teams. People have been doing what they are trained for for years. They get bored after a few years.
- 4.0Smart Team, Enjoyable GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesAugust 29, 2022Pros: Can develop your skillset and work with very smart people.Cons: I can't really think of anything. It probably depends on who your managers and co-workers are, plus how well of a fit you are for your role, for how you will enjoy the company.
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