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Updated 27 Jun 2025
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A Hardware Engineer was asked
Q. Explain the Nyquist criterion.
Ans. 

The Nyquist criterion states that in order to accurately sample a signal, the sampling rate must be at least twice the highest frequency component of the signal.

  • The Nyquist criterion is used in digital signal processing and communication systems.

  • It ensures that the original signal can be accurately reconstructed from its samples.

  • The sampling rate should be at least twice the bandwidth of the signal to avoid aliasi...

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A Hardware Engineer was asked
Q. How do you implement interpolation in the discrete-time domain?
Ans. 

Interpolation in discrete-time domain involves estimating values between known data points.

  • Interpolation is used to fill in missing data or estimate values between known data points.

  • Common interpolation techniques include linear interpolation, polynomial interpolation, and spline interpolation.

  • Linear interpolation calculates values along a straight line between two known data points.

  • Polynomial interpolation uses a...

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A Hardware Engineer was asked
Q. How do you obtain the in-phase and quadrature components of a real pass-band signal?
Ans. 

The in-phase and quadrature components of a real pass-band signal can be obtained using a complex mixer.

  • A complex mixer is used to convert the real pass-band signal to a complex baseband signal.

  • The in-phase component is obtained by multiplying the pass-band signal with a local oscillator signal in-phase with the carrier frequency.

  • The quadrature component is obtained by multiplying the pass-band signal with a local...

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A Hardware Engineer was asked
Q. How do you obtain the bit-rate for quantization of a band-limited signal?
Ans. 

The bit-rate for quantization of a band-limited signal can be obtained by considering the Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem.

  • The Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem states that in order to accurately represent a band-limited signal, the sampling rate must be at least twice the highest frequency component of the signal.

  • The bit-rate for quantization is determined by the number of bits used to represent each sample. It is...

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A Hardware Engineer was asked
Q. How is overlap-add implemented?
Ans. 

Overlap-add is implemented by dividing the input signal into overlapping segments, applying a window function, and adding the segments together.

  • Overlap-add is a method used in digital signal processing to efficiently convolve long signals with finite impulse response (FIR) filters.

  • The input signal is divided into overlapping segments, typically with a length equal to the filter length.

  • A window function, such as th...

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A Hardware Engineer was asked
Q. How do you demodulate a QAM signal?
Ans. 

Demodulating a QAM signal involves separating the amplitude and phase components to recover the original data.

  • QAM signals combine amplitude and phase modulation

  • Demodulation involves separating the amplitude and phase components

  • Techniques like coherent demodulation and quadrature demodulation are used

  • Coherent demodulation uses a local oscillator to recover the phase component

  • Quadrature demodulation separates the in...

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A Core was asked
Q. Differentiate between call by value and call by reference.
Ans. 

Call by value passes a copy of the value while call by reference passes a reference to the value.

  • Call by value creates a new copy of the value being passed, while call by reference passes a reference to the original value.

  • In call by value, changes made to the parameter inside the function do not affect the original value, while in call by reference, changes made to the parameter inside the function affect the orig...

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A Core was asked
Q. Describe an LTI system.
Ans. 

An LTI system is a linear time-invariant system that produces an output signal from an input signal.

  • LTI systems have constant parameters that do not change over time

  • The output of an LTI system is a linear combination of the input signal and the system's impulse response

  • Examples of LTI systems include electronic filters, audio equalizers, and control systems

A Core was asked
Q. How would you find the impulse response of a system?
Ans. 

The impulse response of a system can be found by applying a short impulse input and measuring the output.

  • Apply a short impulse input to the system

  • Measure the output of the system

  • Take the Fourier transform of the input and output signals

  • Divide the output Fourier transform by the input Fourier transform to get the transfer function

  • Take the inverse Fourier transform of the transfer function to get the impulse respons...

A Research Intern was asked
Q. What is homography?
Ans. 

Homography is a transformation that maps points in one image to corresponding points in another image.

  • Homography is a 3x3 matrix that represents a planar perspective transformation.

  • It is used in computer vision to align images, stitch panoramas, and perform image registration.

  • Homography can be estimated using feature matching techniques like SIFT or SURF.

  • It assumes a projective transformation between two images.

  • Ex...

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Qualcomm Interview Experiences for Freshers

53 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Linkedlist questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Depth Os and C
  • Q2. Multi threading and semaphores
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What are the different types of LAN (Local Area Network)?
  • Ans. 

    LAN types include wired, wireless, and hybrid networks, each serving different connectivity needs and environments.

    • Wired LAN: Uses Ethernet cables for connections; common in offices.

    • Wireless LAN (WLAN): Utilizes Wi-Fi technology; ideal for mobile devices.

    • Virtual LAN (VLAN): Segments networks logically; enhances security and performance.

    • Storage Area Network (SAN): Connects storage devices; used in data centers.

    • Home Area...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which smartphones utilize Snapdragon processors?
  • Ans. 

    Snapdragon processors are widely used in various smartphones from multiple brands, enhancing performance and efficiency.

    • Samsung Galaxy S series (e.g., Galaxy S21, S22)

    • OnePlus devices (e.g., OnePlus 9, OnePlus 10)

    • Xiaomi smartphones (e.g., Mi 11, Mi 12)

    • Google Pixel phones (e.g., Pixel 5, Pixel 6)

    • LG smartphones (e.g., LG V60, LG G8)

  • Answered by AI

RF Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Jan 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is modulation, and what are the different types of modulation schemes.
  • Ans. 

    Modulation is the process of varying a carrier signal to transmit information. Different types include AM, FM, PM, and QAM.

    • Modulation is used to transfer information by varying a high-frequency carrier signal.

    • Amplitude Modulation (AM) varies the amplitude of the carrier signal to encode information.

    • Frequency Modulation (FM) varies the frequency of the carrier signal to encode information.

    • Phase Modulation (PM) varies th...

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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is S-matrix?
  • Ans. 

    S-matrix is a mathematical representation used in RF engineering to describe the relationship between input and output signals of a linear system.

    • S-matrix is also known as scattering matrix.

    • It is used to analyze the behavior of RF circuits and systems.

    • S-matrix elements represent the complex amplitudes of the incident and reflected waves at each port of a network.

    • S11 parameter represents the reflection coefficient at po...

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  • Q2. Where can you different types analog modulation schemes?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of analog modulation schemes can be found in various communication systems.

    • Analog modulation schemes are used in radio broadcasting, television transmission, and wireless communication.

    • Some common types of analog modulation schemes include amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), and phase modulation (PM).

    • AM is used in AM radio broadcasting, where the amplitude of the carrier signal is vari...

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  • Q3. What is VSWR and what is the need for it?
  • Ans. 

    VSWR stands for Voltage Standing Wave Ratio. It is a measure of how well a transmission line is matched to the impedance of the connected devices.

    • VSWR is a ratio of the maximum voltage to the minimum voltage along a transmission line.

    • It is used to measure the efficiency of power transfer and the impedance matching in RF systems.

    • A lower VSWR indicates better impedance matching and less power loss.

    • VSWR is important in RF...

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Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a standing wave in a transmission line?
  • Ans. 

    A standing wave in a transmission line is a wave that appears to be stationary, resulting from the interference of two waves traveling in opposite directions.

    • A standing wave is formed when a wave traveling in one direction reflects back upon encountering an impedance mismatch in the transmission line.

    • The interference between the incident and reflected waves creates regions of constructive and destructive interference, ...

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  • Q2. Draw waveforms of Amplitude and FM/PM modulation scheme?
  • Ans. 

    Amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) waveforms can be represented graphically.

    • AM modulation: The amplitude of the carrier signal is varied in proportion to the amplitude of the modulating signal.

    • FM modulation: The frequency of the carrier signal is varied in proportion to the amplitude of the modulating signal.

    • Waveforms can be drawn to show the variations in amplitude or frequency over time.

    • AM wavefo...

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  • Q3. What is the propagation delay in Electromagnetic wave?
  • Ans. 

    Propagation delay is the time it takes for an electromagnetic wave to travel from one point to another.

    • Propagation delay is determined by the distance between the two points and the speed of light.

    • It is the time it takes for the wave to propagate through a medium or free space.

    • Propagation delay can be calculated using the formula: delay = distance / speed of light.

    • For example, if the distance between two points is 100 ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Draw Transmitter and Receiver for a communication system.
  • Ans. 

    A transmitter and receiver are essential components of a communication system.

    • Transmitter converts information into a suitable form for transmission.

    • Receiver receives the transmitted signal and converts it back into the original form.

    • Transmitter typically includes a modulator, power amplifier, and antenna.

    • Receiver typically includes an antenna, demodulator, and audio or video output.

    • Example: In a radio communication sy...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Qualcomm RF Engineer interview:
  • Communication Systems
  • Transmission Line
  • Signals and Systems
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was for an entry level job and got to know about it from an acquaintance.

First Round was to judge engineering aptitude, i was asked general things and about my project. The interviewer was was very nice and friendly. A good experience overall.
Second round was a technical round questions from my projects and subjects like EMT and Communication systems was asked in great details. Friendly Interviewer, even though it was an interview I learnt a great deal. Again a very good experience.
Third Round was manager round. Again a technical round. Question asked from EMT and communication systems. The interviewer was not friendly at all, I felt like I was sitting in a college viva. The interviewer started every question with "Do you have any Idea about--" which I felt was berating and rude at least. While explaining things the interviewer interrupted me again and again and kept asking questions related to it which intimidated me. In the previous rounds of interview if I answered incorrectly or partially correctly the interviewer would ask me to rethink and give me sometime for the same. Here the interviewer would answer with "hmmm" again and again and move to the next question. Overall questions asked were from complete basics but I didn't have a good interview experience at all.

Reading previous interview experience for freshers, I was told I'd be asked for my preferred subject but that was not the case so an interviewee should be prepared for the worst.

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sai Kiran

posted on 16 Feb 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your work experience?
  • Q2. What is your experience with Java Programming?
  • Q3. Explain your Masters Project
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Idk idk idk idk
  • Q2. Idk idk idk idk ok

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - na

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Internshala and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate Design Engineer with a strong background in mechanical design and a knack for innovative problem-solving.

    • Graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from XYZ University, where I developed a solid foundation in design principles.

    • Worked at ABC Company, where I led a team to redesign a product that improved efficiency by 30%.

    • Skilled in CAD software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD, having completed seve...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions based on experience and projects
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic bitwise question
  • Q2. Basic c question
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic os questions

ml engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Platform was hackerrank. very connected to the basics of ml.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - it would be great to brush up on the basics and mathematics of ML. if the stride is this much then how much impact would it have on CNN layers?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly questions on Java 8 features, Spring basics some basic live examples
  • Q2. Steam operations of student objects
  • Ans. 

    Using Java Stream operations to manipulate student objects

    • Use Stream API to perform operations on a collection of student objects

    • Apply filter, map, reduce, and other stream operations to transform and manipulate data

    • Use lambda expressions to define the operations to be performed on each student object

    • Example: filtering students based on a certain criteria, mapping student names to uppercase, calculating the average gra...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical, Quant and English questions. C based theory questions, and digital electronics.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related questions, SRAM, DRAM device based questions.
  • Q2. CMOS based questions to determine the drain voltage of a transistor.
  • Q3. Question about read cycle timing graphs in AHB.
  • Ans. 

    Read cycle timing graphs in AHB illustrate the timing relationships between signals during data read operations.

    • AHB (Advanced High-performance Bus) is a high-speed bus protocol used in microcontrollers.

    • Read cycle timing involves signals like HCLK, HADDR, HWRITE, and HTRANS.

    • For example, HTRANS indicates the type of transfer (IDLE, BUSY, NONSEQ, SEQ).

    • Timing graphs show the relationship between address setup, data valid, ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well aware about all what you have stated in your resume.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Bit manupulation
  • Q2. Projects done in previous company
  • Ans. 

    Led multiple engineering projects focusing on automation, efficiency, and innovative solutions in my previous company.

    • Developed an automated testing framework that reduced testing time by 30%.

    • Implemented a new data management system that improved data retrieval speed by 50%.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design a new product line, resulting in a 20% increase in market share.

    • Optimized existing manufacturing...

  • Answered by AI

Qualcomm Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Qualcomm interview for freshers?
Qualcomm interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Qualcomm interview process for freshers are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Qualcomm interview for freshers?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Qualcomm. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Qualcomm expect are C++, Python, UVM, Computer science and Design Verification.
What are the top questions asked in Qualcomm interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Qualcomm interview for freshers -

  1. How many ways would one arrange sets of coloured balls, the first set all red, ...read more
  2. How do you implement the overlap-add method of convoluti...read more
  3. What is modulation, and what are the different types of modulation schem...read more
What are the most common questions asked in Qualcomm HR round for freshers?

The most common HR questions asked in Qualcomm interview are for freshers -

  1. Why are you looking for a chan...read more
  2. What is your family backgrou...read more
  3. What are your strengths and weakness...read more
How long is the Qualcomm interview process?

The duration of Qualcomm interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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