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A lot of work and sometimes redundant work; always in fire-fighting mode

Director, Engineering
Current Employee
Has worked at Qualcomm for less than 1 year
March 13, 2011
San Diego, California
2.0
Doesn't Recommend
Pros

Good technical talent and cutting-edge technology. The environment is fast-paced, and people take pride in their accomplishments. There's a decent work-life balance and a lot of training courses for internal development.

Cons

Low growth opportunities, politics and favoritism, management not focused on employees' growth and creating new challenges.

Advice to Management

Make necessary changes in management to align the teams to achieve the goals. Listen to employees at all levels and encourage an open culture for new ideas and improving things.

Reduce politics and the buddy system. Find the true performers and value creators and reward them.

Management shouldn't reward firefighting or senior management whose style is just yelling and screaming.

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