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Qualcomm Embedded Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 27 May 2024

Qualcomm Embedded Engineer Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Linked list, optimisation, time complexity

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Projects, os concept, c basic questions, embedded systems basics, computer architecture questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion, few behaviour questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare DSA.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C programing, os concepts
  • Q2. Linux internals and data structure

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice c programming

Embedded Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Q1. What is the difference between sensors and actuators
Q2. how many algorithms that you got familiar with when learning c pr ... read more
Q3. Why are you interested in the field of embedded software developm ... read more
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Q4. How packet goes from source to destination.
Q5. What are the Protocols in Industry. Like SPI,I2c, CAN
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - screening 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They will check your basic knowledge that are you good at basics ?
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about my current job profile and networking concepts.
Round 4 - Coding Test 

Operating system, C langauge and DSA quastions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong with your basics. Technical Skills: C, C++, OS, DSA, Basic Networking

I was interviewed in Oct 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My resume was shortlisted depending on hardware projects which i had done and also because i was from electronics background and had a good deal of knowledge regarding linux.
Tips: Keep your resume up-to-date. Your resume should include projects as well as courses relevant to company which you are appearing. Study about the company, what are its current projects and on which fields it is working.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was an easy interview where basics regarding prog languages known and linux was asked. Also he asked me to write c programs or just explain approach of solving simple problems through data structures.
Tips: Keep your basics regarding programming clear. Also ensure that you have hands-on with program writing on c, c++ and you are able to analyze the problem and provide proper approach of solving.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: It was a short interview. Some of the real life problems were given and specific time was given for me to solve.
Tips: Some of the puzzles are available on the net regarding engineering interviews. You should refer those.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This was a relatively difficult interview with advanced concepts like multithreading, pattern matching, trees and also linux and qnx based concepts.
Tips: You should be thorough at data structures. Take time to solve a problem and always tell optimized solutions. They will check your approach for problem solving.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: This was a mix of both technical and hr interview. They asked about my projects in detail including implementation, improvements that can be done. Then asked me some general questions about the company and my expectations from it.
Tips: You should know each and everything, even minute details regarding your project. Explain them in best was as you can. And for hr round have a basic knowledge of company and its ongoing projects. Also be prepared of basic questions as your expectations, your career path and why should the company hire you?

Qualcomm interview questions for designations

 Embedded Systems Engineer

 (1)

 Embedded Software Engineer

 (2)

 Embedded Software Developer

 (1)

 Analog Design Engineer

 (1)

 Design Engineer

 (3)

 Hardware Design Engineer

 (1)

 PCB Design Engineer

 (1)

 Lead Engineer

 (3)

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Intel user image ESHAN SHEKHAR cs15m018

posted on 2 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Given a blackbox with arithmetic circuits , design the logical circuits
  • Ans. 

    Design logical circuits for arithmetic circuits in a blackbox.

    • Understand the functionality of the arithmetic circuits in the blackbox.

    • Identify the inputs and outputs of the blackbox.

    • Design logical circuits using logic gates to replicate the arithmetic operations.

    • Test the logical circuits to ensure they produce the same outputs as the arithmetic circuits.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Embedded c-code for recursion
  • Ans. 

    Recursion in embedded C-code allows a function to call itself, useful for repetitive tasks or complex algorithms.

    • Ensure proper base case to avoid infinite recursion

    • Use stack space efficiently as embedded systems have limited resources

    • Avoid recursive functions with deep call stacks to prevent stack overflow

    • Example: Recursive function to calculate factorial of a number

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: During this round we had some technical questions and some digital logic questions.
Tips: Please be patient.Interviewers do stress testing. Don't panic even if you don't know any answers.
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 1

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: He asked me questions regarding my project and some coding questions
Tips: Please be patient.Interviewers do stress testing. Don't panic even if you don't know any answers.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: He asked me questions regarding my project and some coding questions
Tips: Please be patient.Interviewers do stress testing. Don't panic even if you don't know any answers.

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Intel user image Niranjhana Narayanan

posted on 2 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were based on C concepts, given piece of code, find error, output,etc then data structures, bit manipulation, a few aptitude questions were also there (around 5-7).
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I was asked to explain project in detail, I had done projects on embedded, so was asked what fields did you use in that structure, why this implementation and not some related other. Then questions on C concepts, memory allocation, function pointers, data structures, linked lists, then bit manipulation in registers. Then later, why higher studies, would you still go for higher studies if you had a good job at a company, why etc.
Tips: Just be thorough with C (Know your Kernighan Ritchie) and be prepared to go into details about your projects.

College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing web applications using various technologies.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React and Angular

    • Proficient in backend development with Node.js and databases like MongoDB and MySQL

    • Familiar with version control systems like Git and project management tools like Jira

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions on gen data structures and basic electrical questions Regards software - Dsa,computer organization,computer networks

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: I was gen basic analytics questions
Tips: No needforany serious preperation,just be yourself
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 25

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I got trough most of dsa and computer network questions but i was notso strong in digital part so i cupped
Tips: Just know the basics of all the areas you are interested in.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This is the basic question expected i have gone through my family childhood experiences and hobies
Tips: Every person have a unique style of expressing themselves ,so prepare for these kind of questions,dont rise any interest in higher studies

College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Question on pointers and concepts based on Resume
  • Q2. Device Drivers, Linux, Firmware and some questions like "how will you handle some scenarios"
  • Q3. Why Intel, Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about technology and innovation, and I believe Intel is at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements in the field.

    • I have always been fascinated by the latest advancements in technology and Intel's reputation for innovation drew me to the company.

    • I admire Intel's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the tech industry.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a team of talent...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. OS concepts, C programme to convert big endian (int data type) to little endian(short data type)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 25

College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About compilers and project
  • Q2. About myself and related to intereset in company

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: IIT Madras

Qualcomm Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Qualcomm Embedded Engineer interview?
Qualcomm interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Qualcomm interview process are Technical, Coding Test and HR.
How to prepare for Qualcomm Embedded Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Qualcomm. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Qualcomm expect are Staffing, Python, Debugging, Computer science and C++.
What are the top questions asked in Qualcomm Embedded Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Qualcomm Embedded Engineer interview -

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