Test Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
January 30, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Pretty good, only one hour as it was a contract position. Then, he was a knowledgeable guy and helped me where I was lacking, or can I say, guided me. He did not bully like I knew the stuff or remove his frustration.
Questions
What is modulation, how does it work, and how does it affect the TP?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Qualcomm Test Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
Qualcomm's interview process for their Test Engineer roles in San Diego, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive70%
Neutral10%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Qualcomm's Test Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Qualcomm Work Experiences
3.0
Not what it used to be in the past
Test Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
September 21, 2012
Pros: The money is alright if you want to work 60+ hours a week, full throttle.
Cons: Managers take credit for the work of others while asking them to do more and more work. Qualcomm doesn't care about their employees as much as they used to.
5.0
Great Pay, Tough Interview
Test Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
April 12, 2013
Pros: Excellent pay and good company growth.
Cons: Tough interview and long interview process.
3.0
Friendly Team, Slow Advancement
Test Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
August 6, 2010
Pros: Friendly people to work with, a great entry-level opportunity, fitness classes are good, lots of teamwork, and some appreciation shown by mentors.
Cons: It is hard to advance in one's career due to internal transfer policies. Promotions are slow; you need to threaten to leave employment to advance.
- 3.0Not what it used to be in the pastTest Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 21, 2012Pros: The money is alright if you want to work 60+ hours a week, full throttle.Cons: Managers take credit for the work of others while asking them to do more and more work. Qualcomm doesn't care about their employees as much as they used to.
- 5.0Great Pay, Tough InterviewTest Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesApril 12, 2013Pros: Excellent pay and good company growth.Cons: Tough interview and long interview process.
- 3.0Friendly Team, Slow AdvancementTest Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesAugust 6, 2010Pros: Friendly people to work with, a great entry-level opportunity, fitness classes are good, lots of teamwork, and some appreciation shown by mentors.Cons: It is hard to advance in one's career due to internal transfer policies. Promotions are slow; you need to threaten to leave employment to advance.
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