Taro Logo

Great for Software Devs Looking for Long Term; Lacking for People Interested in Design Innovation

Software Engineering Intern
Former Employee
Worked at Qualcomm for 2 years
March 12, 2021
San Diego, California
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

The benefits are very good for interns. Working there on a recurring basis ensures that you'll have a bonus if you rollover into full-time. The retention rate of skilled developers is also very high, as the company provides good benefits and pay.

Cons

This is the definition of the corporate grind. Perfectly fine if you enjoy going through emails, sitting through project meetings, and quietly working on your code. Experience highly varies between management, however.

Advice to Management

A lot of the intern onboarding is handled by the campus recruitment team, but there should be a concerted effort by managers to make sure that their interns feel welcome and integrated into the team.

It doesn't have to be you hovering over them, but matching them with someone on the team who has the time to mentor them and is willing to check on them maybe once or twice a day goes a long way to keeping the experience enjoyable for both parties.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
4.0

Was this helpful?

Qualcomm Interview Experiences