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Updated 27 Jun 2025
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A Senior Software Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. How do you support backward compatibility while 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 t...

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A Design Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. What are the differences between non-blocking and blocking operations?
Ans. 

Non-blocking allows multiple tasks to run concurrently, while blocking stops the current task until a certain condition is met.

  • Non-blocking allows tasks to run concurrently without waiting for each other to finish.

  • Blocking stops the current task until a certain condition is met, potentially causing delays in execution.

  • Non-blocking is commonly used in asynchronous programming, while blocking is more traditional and...

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A Software Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Was it also a DSA coding question?
Ans. 

The question involves solving a data structure and algorithm problem, typically focusing on arrays or linked lists.

  • Understand the problem statement clearly before coding.

  • Identify the data structures that can be used (e.g., arrays, linked lists).

  • Consider edge cases, such as empty arrays or single-element arrays.

  • Optimize your solution for time and space complexity.

  • Test your solution with various inputs to ensure cor...

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An Associate Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Given the preorder and postorder traversals of a full binary tree, construct the tree.
Ans. 

Construct a tree from pre and post order traversal arrays.

  • Start by creating a root node using the first element of the pre-order array.

  • Find the index of the root node in the post-order array to divide it into left and right subtrees.

  • Recursively build the left and right subtrees.

  • Repeat the process for each subtree until the tree is fully constructed.

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An Associate Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Given head, the head of a linked list, determine if the linked list has a cycle in it. There is a cycle in a linked list if there is some node in the list that can be reached again by continuously following...
Ans. 

A cycle in a linked list occurs when a node points to a previous node in the list, creating a loop.

  • Check for a cycle using two pointers - one moving one node at a time and the other moving two nodes at a time.

  • If the two pointers meet at any point, there is a cycle in the linked list.

  • Example: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 2 (points back to 2), this linked list has a cycle.

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A Test Engineer was asked 9mo ago
Q. Given two numbers, write a program to swap them.
Ans. 

To swap two numbers, store one number in a temporary variable, assign the value of the second number to the first, and then assign the temporary variable to the second number.

  • Create a temporary variable to store one of the numbers

  • Assign the value of the second number to the first number

  • Assign the value of the temporary variable to the second number

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A Test Engineer was asked 9mo ago
Q. Given an array of integers, find the length of the longest sub-sequence such that elements in the subsequence are consecutive integers, the consecutive numbers can be in any order.
Ans. 

Find the longest consecutive subsequence in an array of strings.

  • Sort the array of strings to ensure consecutive elements are next to each other

  • Iterate through the sorted array to find the longest consecutive subsequence

  • Track the current consecutive subsequence length and update the longest length found

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A Hardware Engineer was asked 9mo ago
Q. Design a 3-input XOR gate using a 4:1 multiplexer.
Ans. 

Use a 4:1 mux to create a 3 input XOR gate.

  • Connect two of the inputs to the select lines of the mux.

  • Connect the third input to one of the data inputs of the mux.

  • Connect the other data input of the mux to the output of an XOR gate between the first two inputs.

  • Use the output of the mux as the output of the 3 input XOR gate.

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A System Engineer was asked 9mo ago
Q. What is the variance of the sum of two independent and identically distributed (iid) random variables?
Ans. 

Variance of sum of two iid random variables is the sum of their individual variances.

  • Variance of sum of two iid random variables is the sum of their individual variances

  • If X and Y are iid random variables, Var(X+Y) = Var(X) + Var(Y)

  • For example, if X and Y are both dice rolls, Var(X+Y) = Var(X) + Var(Y) = 35/12

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A Software Engineer Intern was asked 9mo ago
Q. Given an array, find the next greater element (NGE) for every element. The Next greater Element for an element x is the first greater element on the right side of x in the array. Elements for which no great...
Ans. 

Find the next greater element for each element in an array.

  • Use a stack to keep track of elements without a next greater element.

  • Iterate through the array and compare elements with the top of the stack.

  • Update the stack with the current element if it is greater than the top element.

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Qualcomm Interview Experiences

271 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What can you share about your experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the finance industry.

    • Led cross-functional teams to analyze market trends and develop strategic plans

    • Performed data analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and create detailed business requirements documents

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the specific responsibilities associated with the role, and how does the workflow typically function?
  • Ans. 

    Business Analyst responsibilities include analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to improve business processes.

    • Gather and analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations

    • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements

    • Create reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions

    • Monito...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was little technical with the Excel and Power Bi
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview 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...

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  • 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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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Planning?
  • Ans. 

    Planning is the process of setting goals, determining actions to achieve those goals, and allocating resources effectively.

    • Setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals

    • Creating a detailed plan of action to achieve the goals

    • Allocating resources such as time, money, and manpower efficiently

    • Monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed

    • Examples: Financial planning for a company's b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What to build financial model?
  • Ans. 

    A financial model is built to forecast future financial performance of a company or project.

    • Identify the purpose of the financial model (e.g. budgeting, valuation, forecasting)

    • Gather historical financial data and relevant assumptions

    • Create income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement projections

    • Perform sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of different variables

    • Validate the model by comparing actual res...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is depreciation?
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

    • Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reduces the value of an asset over time.

    • It reflects the wear and tear, obsolescence, or decrease in value of an asset.

    • Common methods of calculating depreciation include straight-line, double declining balance, and units of production.

    • Example: A company purchases a machine for $10,000 with a useful...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the concept of budgeting?
  • Ans. 

    Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to manage income and expenses over a specific period of time.

    • Budgeting involves setting financial goals and creating a detailed plan to achieve them.

    • It helps in tracking income, expenses, and savings to ensure financial stability.

    • Budgeting can be done on a personal level, for businesses, or for specific projects.

    • Examples of budgeting tools include spreadsheets, budgeting apps...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project experience, admin questions, scenario based questions in admin, apex and in general tech questions Tableau, excel etc
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall project experience and cross questioning on my candidature
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Integration with Salesforce questions
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reports and dashboards, sprint management questions
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Apex and Salesforce admin questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't expect much from them, the organization's hiring process itself is ridiculous.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical interview questions
  • Q2. Questions technical interview questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. One on round questions
  • Q2. Questiobs one on round

Interview Preparation Tips

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude and technical questions were asked

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Pattern question
  • Q2. Doubly linked list insertion
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C++ linked lists
  • Q2. Resume based, projects were asked.

Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

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
  • Ans. 

    Dynamic 2D array multiplication involves multiplying two matrices of varying sizes using dynamic memory allocation.

    • Define two 2D arrays (matrices) dynamically using pointers.

    • Ensure the number of columns in the first matrix equals the number of rows in the second.

    • Allocate memory for the result matrix based on the dimensions of the input matrices.

    • Use nested loops to perform the multiplication: for each element in the res...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Dec 2024

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

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Give an example of a customer dispute in making payment
  • Ans. 

    A customer disputed a payment due to incorrect billing for services rendered, leading to a resolution process.

    • Customer received an invoice for $1,000 but only expected to pay $800 based on prior agreement.

    • Dispute arose when the customer claimed they were charged for services not rendered.

    • Communication breakdown occurred; the customer felt their concerns were not addressed promptly.

    • Resolution involved reviewing service ...

  • Answered by AI
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

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It consisted of aptitude questions, then OS C 1mrks, which were re GATE questions. No coding, I chose hardware role, so questions were from digital electronics too. prepare the gate questions for these subjects

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question were from vlsi and SOC design
  • Q2. Then questions on optimizations in vlsi were asked.
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Family and background check
  • Q2. Resume and projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare gate questions. negative marking in round 1, so choose wisely. be thorough in any one domain so you can answer all the questions

Qualcomm Interview FAQs

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

Some of the top questions asked at the Qualcomm interview -

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What are the most common questions asked in Qualcomm HR round?

The most common HR questions asked in Qualcomm interview are -

  1. Why are you looking for a chan...read more
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  3. What are your strengths and weakness...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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