Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
October 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was really smooth. The interviewer was understanding and accommodating, especially during the pandemic.
It was an online video interview. The interviewer asked clear questions and gave honest feedback at the end.
Questions
How do you read an input port in a microcontroller continuously without compiler optimization?
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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
3.0
Excellent for learning, horrible for fairness
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
November 29, 2023
Pros: Qualcomm develops unique technology that nobody else has equal expertise with. As an engineer, there were amazing opportunities to learn wireless communication protocols that were designed in-house.
Cons: Performance reviews are completely unfair unless your manager is technically sound and smart enough to recognize the level of your work. Most middle managers are status collectors who were promoted through friendships and alliances that form because of incompetence. Many VPs have no reports, but then you see they've filed 3,000 patents. Qualcomm's business model is licensing and IP and the litigation lawsuits that follow.
3.0
Good Company, Big Hierarchy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
September 30, 2009
Pros: Good company, nice timelines, good benefits, good during recession. Salaries are decent, but reviews and bonuses need updating.
Cons: An entry-level worker has limited motivation as the organizational chain is very, very big, with too much middle management.
1.0
Low pay, lots of pressure, a sweatshop-like environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
July 14, 2014
Pros: Location, facilities, stock going up, free pop.
Cons: Experience largely depends on the team. On my team, there was lots of pressure. Overtime, even overnight, was expected and implied.
People were treated like slaves. Morale was very low. Many members of the team were H1Bs who had no choice but to shut up and work. Management did not seem to care about the work-life balance of its employees.
- 3.0Excellent for learning, horrible for fairnessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesNovember 29, 2023Pros: Qualcomm develops unique technology that nobody else has equal expertise with. As an engineer, there were amazing opportunities to learn wireless communication protocols that were designed in-house.Cons: Performance reviews are completely unfair unless your manager is technically sound and smart enough to recognize the level of your work. Most middle managers are status collectors who were promoted through friendships and alliances that form because of incompetence. Many VPs have no reports, but then you see they've filed 3,000 patents. Qualcomm's business model is licensing and IP and the litigation lawsuits that follow.
- 3.0Good Company, Big HierarchySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 30, 2009Pros: Good company, nice timelines, good benefits, good during recession. Salaries are decent, but reviews and bonuses need updating.Cons: An entry-level worker has limited motivation as the organizational chain is very, very big, with too much middle management.
- 1.0Low pay, lots of pressure, a sweatshop-like environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJuly 14, 2014Pros: Location, facilities, stock going up, free pop.Cons: Experience largely depends on the team. On my team, there was lots of pressure. Overtime, even overnight, was expected and implied. People were treated like slaves. Morale was very low. Many members of the team were H1Bs who had no choice but to shut up and work. Management did not seem to care about the work-life balance of its employees.
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