Staff Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
Great interview team efforts. Relaxed and no pressure. Willing to go deep into technology if asked by the candidate. Focusing on culture/values, not just technology and skill know-how. Interview time was used effectively. The interview process may have 3 steps total, including a phone screen, a 1x1 (team and managers), and a 1x1 (VP of Operations).
Questions
Why do you want to leave your current employer?
What is your current base salary?
What would be the three most things you like in your work careers that made you proud?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Qualcomm Staff Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Staff Engineer roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Staff Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Benefits, Few ComplaintsStaff Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 22, 2025Pros: The benefits are good compared with other companies.Cons: Not much complaints for me.
- 4.0Work is overloading and the pay is not acceptable.Staff Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 16, 2022Pros: Flexible working time is suitable for new grade students.Cons: Too many meetings and action items. Work-life balance is not able to be achieved.
- 4.0Good Balance, Nuisance MeetingsStaff Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 15, 2021Pros: The work-life balance is good.Cons: You need to join the cal e/m and l/n.
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