Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
October 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Asked about previous experience and projects, what purpose they served, and my role on a day-to-day basis.
Also asked about why I would want to work at Qualcomm and what value I would add to the company.
Questions
Describe your previous projects and work experience.
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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
Good Balance, Hardware Focus
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
April 22, 2025
Pros: Great work-life balance and culture.
Cons: The company is focused more towards hardware and IP.
5.0
Base and benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
December 28, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance, benefits, pay, amenities, location
Cons: Unstructured training. The ramp-up is short.
4.0
Some good teams
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
July 11, 2024
Pros: Worked for a few different teams over the last few years. Some were very productive and well managed.
Cons: Worked for a few different teams over the last few years. Some were unproductive and toxic.
- 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.
- 5.0Base and benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesDecember 28, 2023Pros: Work-life balance, benefits, pay, amenities, locationCons: Unstructured training. The ramp-up is short.
- 4.0Some good teamsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJuly 11, 2024Pros: Worked for a few different teams over the last few years. Some were very productive and well managed.Cons: Worked for a few different teams over the last few years. Some were unproductive and toxic.
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