Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
October 1, 2014
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
One HR meeting followed by five technical interviews. All wonderful people.
Tech questions mostly consist of low-level concepts and algorithms.
It's a long process, as it takes the whole day. Try to remain focused and not let your mind slip.
Questions
Typical algorithm questions and some brain teasers.
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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
4.0
Exciting Tech, Bad Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
February 21, 2021
Pros: Get to work on leading 5G technology.
Cons: Work-life balance is not good.
4.0
Great Culture, Low Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
August 6, 2014
Pros: - Great work culture.
- Lots of inside company activities to participate in, like seminars, game competitions, and technology competitions.
- Helpful and smart people.
- Work from home and flexibility in work.
- Great perks, relocation, and healthcare benefits.
Cons: - Average salary.
- Very difficult to know whom to contact for specific problems.
- Lack of communication between the software and modem teams, which sometimes delays your work.
- No clearly defined goals.
- I worked in the Open Source department, where it was not very clear what needed to be achieved.
- Lack of growth in terms of position and salary.
2.0
Good Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
March 4, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Compensation is not competitive in general.
- 4.0Exciting Tech, Bad BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesFebruary 21, 2021Pros: Get to work on leading 5G technology.Cons: Work-life balance is not good.
- 4.0Great Culture, Low GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesAugust 6, 2014Pros: - Great work culture. - Lots of inside company activities to participate in, like seminars, game competitions, and technology competitions. - Helpful and smart people. - Work from home and flexibility in work. - Great perks, relocation, and healthcare benefits.Cons: - Average salary. - Very difficult to know whom to contact for specific problems. - Lack of communication between the software and modem teams, which sometimes delays your work. - No clearly defined goals. - I worked in the Open Source department, where it was not very clear what needed to be achieved. - Lack of growth in terms of position and salary.
- 2.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMarch 4, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Compensation is not competitive in general.
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