I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Qualcomm (San Diego, CA) in Jul 2011
Interview
Phone screen initially. After a couple of weeks the in-person interview was done. They give a great deal of information on the company and the perks. Questions were on data structures, puzzles etc.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Qualcomm (San Diego, CA) in Jan 2014
Interview
Applied online. First interview was on the phone. Extremely kind, made me feel very comfortable. Talked about my past projects, past experience, and what I wanted to learn at Qualcomm if I were to receive an offer. Second interview was a technical interview on the phone. Asked me a binary question and data structure question.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Qualcomm (Hyderabad) in Jun 2012
Interview
mostly on the C, OS, DS that too arrays .. not more than that.. system knowledge is essential.. knowing kernel helps .. check any qualcomm interview questions.. they will repeat the same