Was good, slowly deteriorating, could be good again - Principal Engineer Qualcomm Employee Review

4.0
Jul 25, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay, including bonuses and stock, good benefits, employee friendly policies, flexible hours, recognizes successes, encourage training. Excellent tool availability, and will purchase more when needed.

Cons

Long hours, unrealistic schedules, projects often understaffed. Attempts to leverage existing designs where it may not be the best approach. Top heavy management, leaving little room to advance. Repetitive assignments limit opportunities for personal growth.

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Pros

R&D group has very interesting products being designed, staff very intelligent and helpful.Team environment.

Cons

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4.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
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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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