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      How flexible is your schedule working at Qualcomm?

      Qualcomm reviews

      Support staff

      Test equipment planner
      Current employee
      San Diego, CA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Working at Qualcomm offers numerous benefits, including a range of learning opportunities through advanced technology courses and professional development programs. The company is renowned for its innovative work environment, allowing employees to engage in exciting and challenging projects. Additionally, Qualcomm fosters a supportive culture, characterized by collaboration and a welcoming atmosphere. Employees also enjoy a good work-life balance, with flexible working hours and perks such as free meals and snacks. Overall, Qualcomm provides a professional and enriching workplace experience.

      Cons

      Working at Qualcomm does have its downsides. Frequent layoffs every few quarters can create a sense of job insecurity. For support staff, there are often fewer opportunities to negotiate pay, which can be discouraging. Additionally, being a temp employee for over two years, despite being promised a shorter term, can be particularly frustrating and disheartening. These challenges can make the work environment less stable and fulfilling for some employees.

      1

      Good work-life balance, but schedule can be hectic

      Interim engineering intern
      Former intern
      Hyderābād
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work life balance and flexible hours

      Cons

      Slightly hectic schedule some times

      Good

      Software engineer
      Current employee
      Hyderābād
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good perks and flexible working hours

      Cons

      Workload sometimes and less cultural events

      Good work life balance and decent salary

      Senior verification engineer
      Current employee
      Cork
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good WLB Employee benefits Competitive salary

      Cons

      Work is more US based and less in ireland Less technical ownership in ireland

      Not that bad… good starting point

      Software engineer
      Former employee
      San Diego, CA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work-life balance and flexible time off

      Cons

      Old day to day tech equipments.

      3 years in - Qualcomm

      Senior engineer
      Current employee
      San Diego, CA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Solid team and much flexibility on time off, work arrangements reasonable and fair enough pay

      Cons

      Work becomes stale and uninteresting, repetitive tasks and knowledge sharing culture is very lacking and closed, not much openess to sharing

      Used to be great

      Staff engineer
      Current employee
      Santa Clara, CA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work-Life Balance: The company offers highly flexible work hours, which significantly helps in managing personal and professional commitments. Learning Environment: There are ample opportunities for employees to engage in new work and benefit from learning/skill development initiatives

      Cons

      Uncompetitive Compensation & Talent Drain Compensation is significantly below industry standards, causing a rapid outflow of top talent. This leads to high turnover and a workforce often composed of those doing the bare minimum. The direct consequence is a sharp decline in work quality, increased bugs, and a substandard product.

      2

      I was there

      Sr. engineer
      Former employee
      New York, NY
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good Pay and flexible schedule

      Cons

      layoffs they lay people off

      Great team and flexible hours, but work-life balance concerns

      Program analyst
      Current employee
      San Diego, CA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great team with flexible working hours

      Cons

      Have heard complaints about work life balance

      Pros and cons

      Product manager
      Former employee
      Hyderābād
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible work hours and good compensation

      Cons

      No specific downside working in Qualcomm