Process
Same as other reviews, I applied for the 5G Engineer role.
There were 4 rounds in total.
All rounds were in C++, particularly focusing on Data Structures and OS. You will find most questions in other reviews.
Questions
This is the same as some of the other reviews online.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 259 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
30%
Pass Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral33%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
4.0
Great benefits, but you often times will feel like a cog in a big machine
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
September 6, 2008
Pros: Great benefits. Every building has a gym, and most managers are nice.
Cons: Too large a company, I used to feel like a small cog in a big machine.
Qualcomm lacks structure. If you have worked at a process-driven company, it takes time to understand how things function.
Qualcomm is also an old boys' club. If you know someone higher up, or have been there for years and are well-connected, you will not have a problem. Otherwise, you are going to remain where you are.
If you stay at QCOM for several years, then eventually some of the stock options will be worth money.
4.0
Work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
April 23, 2021
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Not flexible with WFH policy.
3.0
No work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 20, 2021
Pros: Good for freshers; you get overall experience in an MNC and tech.
Cons: - Bad work culture.
- No work-life balance.
- 4.0Great benefits, but you often times will feel like a cog in a big machineSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 6, 2008Pros: Great benefits. Every building has a gym, and most managers are nice.Cons: Too large a company, I used to feel like a small cog in a big machine. Qualcomm lacks structure. If you have worked at a process-driven company, it takes time to understand how things function. Qualcomm is also an old boys' club. If you know someone higher up, or have been there for years and are well-connected, you will not have a problem. Otherwise, you are going to remain where you are. If you stay at QCOM for several years, then eventually some of the stock options will be worth money.
- 4.0Work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaApril 23, 2021Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Not flexible with WFH policy.
- 3.0No work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 20, 2021Pros: Good for freshers; you get overall experience in an MNC and tech.Cons: - Bad work culture. - No work-life balance.
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