Good employer, can be better - Staff Engineer Qualcomm Employee Review

4.0
Jul 29, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the very few big hi-tech employers in San Diego, CA. Cutting edge work with nice work/life balance. San Diego is the best places to work with best weather and nice family living.

Cons

Engineering centric company, business knowledge not much valued. Focused heavily on wireless communication technology and licensing for it's core competency, no consumer product or diversification into services. If Qualcomm boat rocks, then you are staring at relocating to other places for a similar job. No other wireless big-name employer has been able to get a foothold in San Diego. Ericsson, Nokia and TI have close operations in San Diego after failed attempts to establish business in San Diego.

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5.0
Mar 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lot of work so can learn a lot

Cons

Onsite work so no wfh

4.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great design team. Learn a lot in the project. Great resources for self motivated technical improvement.

Cons

Big wave of talented engineers leaving in some critical departments. CEO lacks responsibility on the company development. CEO and CFO have been selling their stocks a lot every year.

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