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Software Engineer

Qualcomm
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4 rounds | 5 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 4 months
Topics: C/C++, Operating systems, Data Structures, Pointers, OOPS, System Design, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Aptitude
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : Familiarize with data structures starting from arrays, linked list to trees, HashMap, queues, etc. Practice at least 20 - 40 questions per programming topic so that you will be familiar with types of questions asked and how to tackle them.
Tip 2 : Do at least 1 good project in which you can demonstrate all of your skills (open source contribution might be an added advantage).
Tip 3 : If you're a fresher, make sure to secure good CGPA because Qualcomm focuses more on CGPA for freshers

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 7 CGPA
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Make it one page if you're fresher, try to add 2 good projects, and keep it short and crisp
Tip 2 : If you have contributed to any open source project, it will be an added advantage however if not, then try to add how good and familiar you are with whatever skills you know

Interview rounds

01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration90 minutes
Interview date20 Aug 2021
Coding problem1

Written Test ( Aptitude Section (20 questions), C/C++/OOPS/Java Section (20 questions), Technical Section (including hardware-level questions)(20 questions) ) (+1 for correct answer and -0.25 for wrong answer)

1. MCQ Questions

Aptitude + OS + Networks + C Programming (Pointers, arrays, Bitwise operations) + COA


 

02
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 minutes
Interview date23 Aug 2021
Coding problem1

1. Operating System Questions

1. What is Paging?
2. About Page Table entries and Page table size and what happens when CPU requests for a page, how page table is useful?
3. Then he asked about spinlocks and process synchronization and some discussion on how semaphores work and deadlock and PCB attributes and all related stuff.
4. Write a code on where and how volatile keyword in C is useful in both read and write Environment?
5. Identify buffer overflow if I multiply two integers.
6. little-endian and big-endian systems and write a code to identify whether it is big-endian or little-endian.

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Read Galvin for OS thoroughly.
Tip 2 : Prepare Gate topics.

03
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 minutes
Interview date23 Aug 2021
Coding problem2

1. Technical Questions

Introduce yourself. Questions about other project and internship experience and what was your role and simple questions based on that. He saw my last interview remarks and told since you are good with data structures write a code to reverse a linked list full functional code with all test cases covered and with the main function. He will just pass integer values as input and output must be in reversed order.

Problem approach

Step 1 : Used recursion (post order traversal) to reverse the Linked list

2. Puzzle Question

There is a room with a door (closed) and three light bulbs. Outside the room, there are three switches, connected to the bulbs. You may manipulate the switches as you wish, but once you open the door you can’t change them. Identify each switch with its bulb. All bulbs are in working condition.

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Don't let your presence of mind vanish, its the best way to tackle these types of questions

04
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration20 minutes
Interview date23 Aug 2021
Coding problem1

1. Basic HR Questions

Introduce yourself.
Do you have any questions for me?

 

Here's your problem of the day

Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company

Skill covered: Programming

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