Pros and cons of Qualcomm
Pros and cons of Qualcomm
Nice people, collegial atmosphere, actual offices instead of cubes.
Large teams on each project so workload is not too stressful, usually.
Business model based on proprietary technologies/patent royalties.
Under attack on various fronts:
- Outdated methodologies (VHDL!) and in some cases old/buggy code being carried forward generation after generation.
- Promotions/recognition to a select few, mostly "old timers". Others get average reviews regardless of work/results.
Settle the lawsuits, and show that you can play and win on a level playing field with open standards/technologies.
Evolve the company's culture beyond the "old boys club" mentality of only promoting those who were around in the early/mid-90s to senior leadership roles.
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Staff Engineer
I applied on your website and had a phone call after two weeks, followed by an on-site interview. Except for the hiring manager, all other interviewers (yes, all four of them) seemed to wonder how I reached this level. They kept asking how I got my
Staff Engineer
Phone interview with the hiring manager. It was mostly chatting about my background and technical experience. The hiring manager also talked about the job position and work content. Overall, it was very good.
Staff Engineer
Applied online. Was contacted by a recruiter via email once shortlisted. The hiring manager reached out for a 30-minute phone interview. Flew to San Diego for a full day on-site interview. Met all team members and the hiring manager.
Staff Engineer
San Diego, California, United StatesJune 13, 2016I applied on your website and had a phone call after two weeks, followed by an on-site interview. Except for the hiring manager, all other interviewers (yes, all four of them) seemed to wonder how I reached this level. They kept asking how I got my
Staff Engineer
San Diego, California, United StatesAugust 1, 2017Phone interview with the hiring manager. It was mostly chatting about my background and technical experience. The hiring manager also talked about the job position and work content. Overall, it was very good.
Staff Engineer
San Diego, California, United StatesJuly 1, 2016Applied online. Was contacted by a recruiter via email once shortlisted. The hiring manager reached out for a 30-minute phone interview. Flew to San Diego for a full day on-site interview. Met all team members and the hiring manager.
