University like environment, good pay, great benefits, so-so advancement - Senior Software Engineer Qualcomm Employee Review

4.0
Jul 6, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

-Great upper management -Flexible work hours -ESPP -RSU stock bonuses -Smart, work oriented people (no babysitting other employees) -Empowerment environment (figure everything out for yourself) -Ability to work on cunning edge technology and change the work with your ideas -Fast paced & dynamic working environment -Bi-annual performance reviews (includes merit increase, cash & RSU bonuses) -San Diego -On site gym -Working meals

Cons

-Have to be in a position for at least 3 years -If you transfer to a different division your 3 years in position get reset -Your tech manager has the biggest weight on your performance reviews -When you get a job there they will almost always push you down in title to reduce quicker rise to management positions, will still pay you well for your experience

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5.0
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Pros

Great People Great Work Environment

Cons

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4.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

Great design team. Learn a lot in the project. Great resources for self motivated technical improvement.

Cons

Big wave of talented engineers leaving in some critical departments. CEO lacks responsibility on the company development. CEO and CFO have been selling their stocks a lot every year.

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