Qualcomm

Good pay, including bonuses and stock. Good benefits. Employee-friendly policies. Flexible hours. Recognizes successes and encourages training.

Excellent tool availability, and will purchase more when needed.

Long hours, unrealistic schedules, and projects often understaffed. Attempts to leverage existing designs where it may not be the best approach. Top-heavy management, leaving little room to advance. Repetitive assignments limit opportunities for personal growth.

Trust input from line-level management regarding timelines and resources when planning and sizing projects.

Allow some downtime between for people to get training.

Focus more on employee growth and shuffle folks to diversify their skills. Employees will be happier, more focused, and efficient.