Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
Process
I applied online and was contacted by a staffing coordinator. The interviewer was good and encouraging.
The interview covered questions in C++, C, and some concepts from networking. There were also questions related to previous projects from my resume.
Three to four questions required an algorithmic or verbal solution:
- Reversing a string.
- Multiplying a number by 7 without using the * or + operators.
- Finding a loop at the end of a singly linked list.
The experience was good, and I am waiting for the result.
Questions
C++ Qs: Virtual Functions and Function Overloading
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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
- 4.0Good Balance, Hardware FocusSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesApril 22, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance and culture.Cons: The company is focused more towards hardware and IP.
- 4.0Work-life Balance Is KeySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesOctober 10, 2015Pros: Work and leave everything personal on the company; they will take care of that.Cons: If you are a workaholic, then join the company.
- 5.0Great Intern Perks, Long CommuteSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesApril 2, 2014Pros: Shared office with another intern, an actual office, not a cube. A lot of activities for the interns, during work hours (e.g. speakers from the company, free lunch meetings with the interns...). Activities during weekends include: * Free surf lessons * Baseball game Housing is provided, an apartment shared with another intern, fully furnished.Cons: Transportation is not provided. Interns have to either use public transportation or walk to work. Some interns drive there so they have their cars and usually share the ride.
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