Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
November 1, 2012
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Had a phone interview where the interviewer asked me about my projects and work experience. I was then called onsite.
Was asked basic questions on linked lists and bit manipulations.
Questions
How will you tell if a system is little-endian or big-endian?
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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
2.0
Integrity is not valued
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
April 12, 2016
Pros: A lot of interesting R&D projects, many talented/dedicated engineers. (Sadly, a lot of them already left.)
Cons: Some high-title engineers/leads' knowledge is out of date and they are incapable of leading R&D projects.
A lot of R&D projects are pushed to lower-level engineers to figure out on their own, forcing them to live neck-breaking lives.
3.0
Good learning experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
July 29, 2014
Pros: Good technology, great minds.
Cons: Bad work-life balance, office politics, and a hectic work schedule.
2.0
Good experience, too political
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
October 21, 2014
Pros: 1. Live in San Diego
Cons: Too much politics for a medium-sized company.
- 2.0Integrity is not valuedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesApril 12, 2016Pros: A lot of interesting R&D projects, many talented/dedicated engineers. (Sadly, a lot of them already left.)Cons: Some high-title engineers/leads' knowledge is out of date and they are incapable of leading R&D projects. A lot of R&D projects are pushed to lower-level engineers to figure out on their own, forcing them to live neck-breaking lives.
- 3.0Good learning experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJuly 29, 2014Pros: Good technology, great minds.Cons: Bad work-life balance, office politics, and a hectic work schedule.
- 2.0Good experience, too politicalSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesOctober 21, 2014Pros: 1. Live in San DiegoCons: Too much politics for a medium-sized company.
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