I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Qualcomm (Bengaluru) in Apr 2011
Interview
Interview consisted of going over my job profile, work experience, requirements etc.
The job position was described in detail along with expectations and brief details on products.
Interview was conducted by both peers, hiring manager and HR manager.
Interview was professional
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you balance work and family requirements
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Qualcomm (San Diego, CA) in Sep 2009
Interview
Initial phone interview to vet my experience and fit for the opportunity. Then face to face with 6 people ranging from Sr Dir to Staff member. The questions at times were not fair so I couldn't provide an adequate answer as it was too much disclosure. Therefore, I was never fully comfortable with the situation. The hiring mgr was hasty in our discussion as well so...
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were productivity metrics and how did that measure to your goals?
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Qualcomm in Aug 2010
Interview
had multiple 1:1 interview, each interview took about 45 minutes. the first 15-20 minutes were more they wanted to know what I did. Classical few minutes elevator pitch helped to get discussions started. Then came technical questions and why I want to work for them. the last section of each interview was reserved for my questions.
not all interviewer were prepared, some just printed out my resume right when I came in. Their internal print-out is very different what the resume I uploaded in their web site and I realized interviewer having trouble navigating through it.
All in all the more than 10 people which interviewed me treated me respectful. Not the type of technical questioning bombardment till you cannot answer anymore and then telling you that you should know it approach like I have seen with other companies.