Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
October 1, 2009
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview is focused on operating systems, data structures, C/C++ programming, and problem-solving. The interview environment was very nice.
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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
Rewarding and Fun
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
March 12, 2014
Pros: San Diego weather, recruiter-organized events on beaches and other places. The workplace is inviting and warm.
Cons: Apartments became unavailable, so I had to live in a hotel, separating me from a majority of other interns.
5.0
Great Team, Great Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
January 22, 2013
Pros: Good team, great work, and good rewards for good work.
Cons: Nothing much to mention, really.
4.0
Great benefits for interns. However, you may experience long hours or boring work depending on the team
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
August 1, 2014
Pros: Worked as a Software Engineering Intern in their R&D department this summer.
They have a really good internship program (rated top 5 in the tech industry or something) with great benefits. They pay well and provide housing really close to the campus.
Also, the HR department organizes ample events to keep interns busy on weekends (beach days, bonfires, etc).
Workwise, the R&D department seems to have the most talent in the company. My coworkers all had Masters/PhD, which made me feel out of place.
Cons: Some of my friends in QCT (their commercial division) complained about long hours or boring projects. They'd just spend their summer writing test cases. Personally, I enjoyed my project, so I guess it totally depends on the team.
Also, for R&D, to join full-time, they require you to interview again at the end of your internship. Just a heads-up.
- 5.0Rewarding and FunSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMarch 12, 2014Pros: San Diego weather, recruiter-organized events on beaches and other places. The workplace is inviting and warm.Cons: Apartments became unavailable, so I had to live in a hotel, separating me from a majority of other interns.
- 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.
- 4.0Great benefits for interns. However, you may experience long hours or boring work depending on the teamSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesAugust 1, 2014Pros: Worked as a Software Engineering Intern in their R&D department this summer. They have a really good internship program (rated top 5 in the tech industry or something) with great benefits. They pay well and provide housing really close to the campus. Also, the HR department organizes ample events to keep interns busy on weekends (beach days, bonfires, etc). Workwise, the R&D department seems to have the most talent in the company. My coworkers all had Masters/PhD, which made me feel out of place.Cons: Some of my friends in QCT (their commercial division) complained about long hours or boring projects. They'd just spend their summer writing test cases. Personally, I enjoyed my project, so I guess it totally depends on the team. Also, for R&D, to join full-time, they require you to interview again at the end of your internship. Just a heads-up.
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