Design Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Qualcomm with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Design Engineer roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Qualcomm overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Qualcomm as a Design Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 50%
Group panel interview: 50%
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I applied through university. I interviewed at Qualcomm (Noida) in Mar 2019
Interview
They basically ask everything from your resume like explain your projects, asks questions on STA, digital electronics and digital vlsi design,etc. In their written test they ask C ( DATA Structures ) questions as well in addition to electronics questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is STA and asks questions related to flops and latches ?
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. 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.
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.