Qualcomm, a global leader in semiconductor and wireless communication technologies, powers innovations behind smartphones, 5G, IoT, and automotive solutions. With strong R&D centers in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai, Qualcomm India hires freshers for roles in chip design, embedded software, VLSI, and telecom solutions.

📌 Packages Offered at Qualcomm India

• Software/Embedded Engineer: ₹11 – 16 LPA
• Hardware/VLSI Engineer: ₹12 – 18 LPA
• Systems/Telecom Engineer: ₹10 – 14 LPA
• Internships: ₹45,000 – ₹75,000/month

📌 Placement Process

1. Online Assessment (OA):
   • Coding (C, C++, Python – DSA-based)
   • Aptitude & logical reasoning
   • Domain MCQs: Digital Electronics, Communication Systems, OS, CN, Embedded Systems
2. Technical Interviews (2–3 rounds):
   • DSA + problem-solving (medium-hard coding)
   • Embedded systems, VLSI, microprocessors, operating systems
   • Wireless communication fundamentals (for telecom roles)
3. HR/Managerial Round:
   • Behavioral questions (teamwork, problem-solving, innovation)
   • Focus on projects, internships, and industry knowledge

📌 Frequently Asked Questions in Qualcomm Placement

• Coding:
  • Implement a producer-consumer problem using threads
  • Find the kth smallest element in an array
  • Detect cycle in a linked list
  • Write an efficient memory allocator
• Hardware/Domain-Specific:
  • Difference between RISC and CISC architectures
  • Explain setup and hold times in flip-flops
  • How does 5G improve over 4G at the protocol level?
  • What is cache coherence in multiprocessors?
• HR Questions:
  • Why Qualcomm over other semiconductor companies?
  • Tell me about a time when you solved a low-level technical bug
  • How do you keep up with wireless communication trends?

📌 Preparation Tips

✅ For software: Strong DSA + OS, CN, DBMS, multithreading
✅ For hardware: Revise VLSI, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors
✅ For telecom: Focus on wireless communication, 4G/5G, IoT basics
✅ Practice C and C++ for embedded programming (important for Qualcomm)

📌 Best Resources for Preparation

• LeetCode – Qualcomm Questions
• GeeksforGeeks – Qualcomm Interview Archive
• InterviewBit – Qualcomm Prep
• Glassdoor – Qualcomm Interview Experiences

📌 Why Choose Qualcomm? (Upside)

• Work on cutting-edge 5G, chipsets, and wireless communication
• Competitive packages for both hardware & software engineers
• Exposure to embedded systems, telecom protocols, and IoT devices
• Global recognition in semiconductors and telecom innovation