Design Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Qualcomm with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Design Engineer roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 17 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Qualcomm overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Qualcomm as a Design Engineer according to 17 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 30%
One on one interview: 23%
Presentation: 13%
Skills test: 10%
Group panel interview: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Drug test: 7%
Background check: 3%
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The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Qualcomm (San Diego, CA) in Jun 2012
Interview
Got an email to schedule an interview from HR after applied online for about two weeks.
The interview was scheduled a week later, and was conducted by a Principle Engineer.
Started by tell me about yourself question. Was asked technical questions based on
information from my resume, namely OFDM, channel estimation and equalization.
Also, practical questions on how cellular system works. The interview lasted
about 40 mins. The next day got an email from HR that I have not got through the next
round. But overall it was a good experience.
Single day interview with multiple rounds.
Total process takes around 4 hours.
The interview is more of a discussion with each intervier asking different aspects of vlsi.
Like, cdc/rdc, previous work exp, theoretical knowledge, coding experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at Qualcomm (Hyderābād) in Mar 2025
Interview
interview process typically includes an online aptitude and technical test, followed by multiple technical interviews focusing on core subjects, problem-solving, and projects. Later rounds assess system design, coding, and real-world scenarios. A final HR interview evaluates communication skills, cultural fit, career goals, and alignment with AMD values.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Qualcomm
Interview
One round of interview around 1hr, Interviewed with Design Manager. Mainly Technical Questions and discussions about Digitial Design and SystemVerilog. Did not go through the next step of the process. But the interviewers are nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why choosing Qualcomm??
What Experience do you have in Design with SystemVerilog
Technical Questions, about Asynchronous Logic and Digital Design Fundamentals.