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Updated 6 Jan 2025

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly related to docker networking concept.
  • Q2. How linux boot process work?
  • Ans. 

    Linux boot process involves several stages including BIOS, bootloader, kernel initialization, and user space initialization.

    • BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs hardware initialization and loads bootloader

    • Bootloader (GRUB, LILO) loads the Linux kernel into memory and starts it

    • Kernel initializes devices, mounts the root filesystem, and starts the init process

    • Init process (systemd, SysVinit) starts user space proces

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Git, merge abd rebase cherry-pick etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - overall interview was good
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Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 13 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Bitwise questions easy to medium
  • Q2. Merge two sorter linked list
  • Ans. 

    Merge two sorted linked lists into a single sorted linked list

    • Create a new linked list to store the merged result

    • Iterate through both input linked lists and compare nodes to determine the order in which they should be merged

    • Update the next pointers of the nodes in the new linked list accordingly

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Inter process communication theory
  • Q2. Reverse words in String
  • Ans. 

    Reverse words in a given string

    • Split the string into words using a space as delimiter

    • Reverse each word individually

    • Join the reversed words back together with a space in between

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux Module development
  • Q2. Dynamic 2d array multiplication
  • Q3. Why this role ?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about solving complex engineering problems and contributing to innovative projects.

    • I have always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and creativity

    • I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can apply my technical skills

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team and make a real impact

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why linux kernel ? And About how to compile linux kernel?
  • Ans. 

    Linux kernel is popular for its open-source nature, stability, security, and flexibility. Compiling it allows customization and optimization.

    • Linux kernel is widely used due to its open-source nature, allowing for customization and collaboration.

    • It is known for its stability, security, and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for many developers and organizations.

    • Compiling the Linux kernel involves configuring the ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prep OS.
Prep Embedded Linux.
Prep Bitwise and Linked list Problems. (easy to medium)
Prep Array and String w.r.t to dynamic memory allocation.
Prep Pointer Arithmetic.

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Q1. What is Min-Cut placement algorithm? Given some block sizes, use the algorithm to place them on a given chip area
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Q1. ❖ If a team member is unable to carry out his work, he is doing it repetitively, how would you handle it?, would you like to work only on lifing of components, or would you be ready to shift to other departments?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Invert bits of a number
  • Ans. 

    Invert the bits of a given number

    • Use bitwise XOR operator (^) with 1 to flip each bit

    • Repeat the process for all bits in the number

    • Return the inverted number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you support backward compatibility whiel designing a system
  • Ans. 

    Backward compatibility can be supported by using versioning, deprecation strategies, and maintaining clear communication with users.

    • Use versioning to clearly distinguish between different versions of the system

    • Implement deprecation strategies to phase out old features gradually

    • Maintain clear communication with users about upcoming changes and provide migration paths

    • Consider using compatibility layers or adapters to bri...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Find Nth PrimeYou are given a number 'N'. Your task is to find Nth prime number. A prime number is a number greater than 1 that is not a product of two smaller natural numbers. Prime numbers have only two factors – 1 and the number itself. ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Codes. 3D convolution using 5x5x5 matrix

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions was on image processing like color domains, histograms, canny edge detector etc
  • Q2. Deep learning questions about CNN networks
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Os related questions
  • Q2. Time complexity related questions

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Move the 4 cubes from middle of the screen to left, right, bottom and top. Also, it should keep rotating and stop rotation once it reaches there.
  • Ans. 

    Move rotating cubes to different positions on screen and stop rotation once reached.

    • Create 4 animations to move each cube to left, right, bottom, and top of the screen

    • Add rotation animation to each cube

    • Stop rotation animation once cube reaches the desired position

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2 logical questions where asked.
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How would I integrate/embed Unity application into Android.
  • Ans. 

    Integrating Unity application into Android involves exporting the Unity project as an Android project and then integrating it with Android Studio.

    • Export the Unity project as an Android project

    • Import the project into Android Studio

    • Modify the Android manifest file to include necessary permissions and settings

    • Integrate UnityPlayerActivity into the Android application

    • Build and run the Android application on a device or emu

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Interviewer checked my debugging skills

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Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Find Nth PrimeYou are given a number 'N'. Your task is to find Nth prime number. A prime number is a number greater than 1 that is not a product of two smaller natural numbers. Prime numbers have only two factors – 1 and the number itself. ... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. DSA,bitwise operations
  • Q2. Gpu architecture

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare DSA,Bitwise operators, Parallel programming, Gpu architecture

Applications Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Missing NumberYou are given an array/list ‘BINARYNUMS’ that consists of ‘N’ distinct strings which represent all integers from 0 to N in binary representation except one integer. This integer between 0 to ‘N’ whose binary representation is ... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linked list middle node, bit manipulation
  • Q2. Wireless questions

Top Qualcomm Associate Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Maximal Ratio Combining in MIMO, Quantization Noise power
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Q1. Count Ways To Reach The N-th StairsYou have been given a number of stairs. Initially, you are at the 0th stair, and you need to reach the Nth stair. Each time you can either climb one step or two steps. You are supposed to return the number... read more
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Embedded Systems Engineer interview

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posted on 24 Feb 2022

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

1. Reverse a singly linked list
2. Kadane Algorithm

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about my previous company and projects I worked on. In depth discussion on my resume. Questions on OS fundamentals.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In depth discussion on the projects I previously worked on. Write code to explain race condition in OS. Few puzzles and numerical were given to test my analytical skills.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Final Round with Senior Manager, testing me on all parameters aptitude, tech stack, past experience and interest in the role.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well to face any questions from your resume/cv
Prepare DSA, os fundamentals(mutex, semaphore, deadlock, memory management, etc)

Top Qualcomm Senior Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Function to write data to some memory location which can dynamically allocate memory and return the address details where data is present .
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Q1. what is the meaning of M in M20,M25,M30 grade of concrete?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a dsa coding question
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Its was also dsa coding ques

Top Qualcomm Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Qualcomm Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Qualcomm interview for experienced candidates?
Qualcomm interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Qualcomm interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Qualcomm interview for experienced candidates?
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, Computer science, C++ and Perl.
What are the top questions asked in Qualcomm interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the Qualcomm interview for experienced candidates -

  1. Imagine an attack and guide through all steps involved to determine a Risk valu...read more
  2. In ISO21434 what is distributed cybersecurity activiti...read more
  3. Function to write data to some memory location which can dynamically allocate m...read more
How long is the Qualcomm interview process?

The duration of Qualcomm interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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