Process
I applied online and received an email regarding a phone interview.
The interviewer forgot to call me at the scheduled time, so I had to reschedule.
During the interview, I was asked about multithreading and C.
Overall, the interview was fine.
Questions
What is the use of a static variable?
What is the use of extern?
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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
3.0
Industry Insight, Slow Promotion
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
September 23, 2025
Pros: Get to know the embedded industry after college graduation.
Cons: Overall very slow promotion growth.
4.0
Decent Big Company, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Haifa, Israel
July 17, 2021
Pros: Big company with decent conditions.
Cons: Not top paying (at least for interns).
4.0
Great Projects, Learning, Good Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 6, 2023
Pros: Good projects.
Good package.
Greater learning curve.
Cons: Nothing as of now.
- 3.0Industry Insight, Slow PromotionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 23, 2025Pros: Get to know the embedded industry after college graduation.Cons: Overall very slow promotion growth.
- 4.0Decent Big Company, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHaifa, IsraelJuly 17, 2021Pros: Big company with decent conditions.Cons: Not top paying (at least for interns).
- 4.0Great Projects, Learning, Good PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 6, 2023Pros: Good projects. Good package. Greater learning curve.Cons: Nothing as of now.
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