u/Good_Layer_4623 — reddlx

Considering the present plans to bring MNCs and semiconductor companies to Kolkata do we see any chance for Qualcomm to set up their HW office here as well? Cheap place, significant pool of talent- IIT KGP, IIEST Shibpur, Calcutta University, Jadavpur University. Whom to contact for such ideas?

reddit.com

u/Good_Layer_4623 — 1 month ago

▲ 11 r/qualcomm+2 crossposts

For Qualcomm India employees: Is foreign travel to the US or other countries mandatory?

I'll be joining Qualcomm India as a Senior Engineer soon.

For those who have worked at Qualcomm India, how common is international travel for engineers?

Do India-based employees regularly need to travel to the US or other countries for project work?
Is foreign travel generally optional, or can it be mandatory depending on the team?
Has anyone spent many years at Qualcomm India without any international travel?
How are requests to avoid travel usually handled by managers?

I'm mainly interested in understanding the reality for engineering teams rather than customer-facing or sales roles.

Thanks in advance for any insights.

reddit.com

u/Good_Layer_4623 — 2 months ago

▲ 4 r/qualcomm

First Day Joining Rituals and Formalities

What happens on Day 1? Any orientation, introduction, or anything else?

reddit.com

u/Good_Layer_4623 — 2 months ago

▲ 1 r/gandhinagar

3BHK Flat Available for Rent from July 2026 – Balaji Oasis, Palaj (Near IIT Gandhinagar)

A fully furnished/semi-furnished 3BHK flat in Balaji Oasis, Palaj will be available for rent from 1 July 2026. 6th floor

Location Balaji Oasis, Palaj Close to IIT Gandhinagar

Suitable for faculty, PhD students, working professionals, or families

Current Appliances/Furniture Available 1 Split AC 1 Geyser 1 Refrigerator 1 Double Box Bed Chest of Drawers Steel Almirah 3-Seater Sofa Semi-Automatic Washing Machine It also has a car parking and common scooty parking space.

Please note that the present tenant is vacating around mid-June, and some items visible during the current occupancy may not remain after handover. Prospective tenants are advised to visit after 15 June for an accurate assessment of the flat and available furnishings.

If interested, please DM me for owner/contact details and further information.

u/Good_Layer_4623 — 2 months ago

▲ 1 r/AmdavadClassifieds

3BHK Flat Available for Rent from July 2026 – Balaji Oasis, Palaj (Near IIT Gandhinagar)

3BHK Flat Available for Rent from July 2026 – Balaji Oasis, Palaj (Near IIT Gandhinagar) A fully furnished/semi-furnished 3BHK flat in Balaji Oasis, Palaj will be available for rent from 1 July 2026. 6th floor

Location Balaji Oasis, Palaj Close to IIT Gandhinagar

Suitable for faculty, PhD students, working professionals, or families

Current Appliances/Furniture Available 1 Split AC 1 Geyser 1 Refrigerator 1 Double Box Bed Chest of Drawers Steel Almirah 3-Seater Sofa Semi-Automatic Washing Machine

It also has a car parking and common scooty parking space.

If interested, please DM me for owner/contact details and further information. Flat rent can be shared only by owner.

u/Good_Layer_4623 — 2 months ago

▲ 14 r/qualcomm

Qualcomm India annual review / salary increment for new joiners before mid-July? AND IN GENERAL?

Hi everyone,

I have received an offer from Qualcomm India, Bangalore, for an Engineer, Senior role. The offer letter mentions eligibility for Qualcomm’s Annual Review Process, where salary increases, discretionary bonus, and RSU grants may be given. It also says that if the start date is after the eligibility cutoff, generally mid-July, the employee may not be eligible for that year’s AR.

I am planning to join in early July 2026. I wanted to understand from current/ex-Qualcomm India employees:

If someone joins before the mid-July cutoff, are they usually considered for that year’s annual review?
Is the salary increment generally prorated for new joiners?
What is the typical annual increment range for Qualcomm India engineering/R&D roles?
Are bonus and RSU refresh grants also considered in the first AR cycle, or usually only from the next full year?
Is there anything I should clarify with HR before joining?

I understand that increments are discretionary and depend on performance, team, budget, and company factors. I am looking for practical experience from people familiar with Qualcomm India’s process.

reddit.com

u/Good_Layer_4623 — 3 months ago

▲ 6 r/qualcomm

Jain Food at Qualcomm BLR Office canteen??

Is Jain food/no onion-garlic based veg food served or possible to get in Qualcomm Bangalore office canteen lunch?

reddit.com

u/Good_Layer_4623 — 3 months ago

▲ 17 r/ASIC+3 crossposts

ASIC Senior Engineer salary for PhD+1 year postdoc with no industry experience

I am being considered for a Senior ASIC / RTL Design Engineer role in Qualcomm India. My background is: PhD, MTech and BTech in EE/ECE from an IIT Around 1 year of postdoctoral research experience Research experience in DSP/VLSI, algorithm-to-architecture mapping, RTL design, ASIC/FPGA-oriented implementation, low-power/high-speed design concepts Publications/patents in signal processing/VLSI-related areas Academic/postdoc experience, but no long full-time industry experience yet The role is broadly related to wireless/DSP IP design, microarchitecture, RTL coding, front-end ASIC design, synthesis/STA awareness, lint/CDC, and low-power/high-speed design. I wanted to understand the current realistic compensation range in India for someone with this profile. Specifically: What CTC range should I expect for a Senior ASIC Design Engineer / Senior Engineer-level role at Qualcomm India? How is the CTC usually split between base salary, bonus, RSUs, joining bonus, and other benefits? Does a PhD + postdoc usually help in negotiation, or is it mostly treated similar to a fresh PhD entry? Is there a meaningful difference between Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, and Senior Staff Engineer levels for PhD candidates in Qualcomm India? What range would be reasonable to negotiate for in 2025–2026 market conditions?

reddit.com

u/Good_Layer_4623 — 3 months ago