Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
Process
A phone interview was set up, and questions about my research work were asked. There were just a couple of questions on static and volatile keywords.
An onsite interview was with 5 teams, and all of them involved coding questions. These were standard C questions on linked lists, function pointers, priority inversion, and so on. One interviewer asked math puzzles; I struggled a bit after constant coding, but I picked up towards the end.
Questions
Math puzzles were simple, but my brain was tuned in complex thinking. Switching to simple mode was a bit difficult.
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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
- 4.0Great benefits, stable work. The salary is a little low for California, but it claims to be competitive for the areaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesNovember 21, 2021Pros: Competitive salary for the area, though don't expect Silicon Valley salaries. Great management, good rewards, but don't expect FANG-level rewards and bonuses. * Great 401(k) match * Health insurance premiums fully covered * Dollar-for-dollar donations match * HSA contribution incentives Very well-diversified company; you can transition into a successful career change within the company.Cons: Could be too stagnant staying in one team too long. Work is only temporarily remote; very conservative thinking and intends to be an "office environment." Salary is not at the FANG level. Work-life balance is challenging.
- 5.0Great place to be at. Couldn't be happierSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJune 12, 2013Pros: Location is amazing. Campus team treats you so well. HR is so friendly and helpful. Projects can be fun and useful for your education. Smart people. Amazing people who love to have fun.Cons: Projects are not always useful; it just depends on your manager. Managers are not always the best. Some want you to work way too much and don't explain.
- 5.0Great work environmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMarch 18, 2019Pros: Great work environment and strong team spirit.Cons: Long hours, hard work, great campus.
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