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The video focuses on the speaker's interview experience at Qualcomm, discussing technical questions related to Verilog code, memory management, clock cycles, and optimizing tire use for maximum travel distance. The speaker also covers topics like processing images, clock cycles, static timing analysis, setup time, hold time, and scripting knowledge. Additionally, tips for a Qualcomm written exam are shared, emphasizing proficiency in C and C++, aptitude questions, digital electronics, and recommended preparation resources. The overall theme revolves around technical interview insights and exam preparation strategies for roles in fields such as RTL engineering in the GPU team at Qualcomm.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker shares their interview experience with Qualcomm. They applied off-campus through LinkedIn and got shortlisted for the interview without a written test. The first question involved writing a Verilog code for memory management. The second question required calculating the maximum number of bits resulting from multiplying and adding elements of two arrays. The third question was a puzzle involving optimizing tire use for maximum travel distance. Lastly, a question required calculating the number of clock cycles needed for processing with specific hardware specifications.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses processing 30 images per second with 16 small blocks, explaining the number of clock cycles required for processing. They mention breaking down larger images into smaller blocks for analysis and discuss the importance of static timing analysis and setup time. The speaker also touches on topics like hold time, met stability, fixing setup and hold violations, and calculating the longest path for clock frequency. Additionally, scripting knowledge is mentioned, with a specific question about odd and even lines containing certain words. The speaker explains how to detect and print odd or even lines based on specific criteria. These technical questions were part of an interview for an RTL engineer in the GPU team, where the speaker ultimately got selected.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker shares tips for a Qualcomm written exam. They suggest being proficient in C and C++ due to a specific section for C languages and software-related questions. The exam also includes around 20 aptitude questions covering general aptitude, reasoning, and paragraph questions. There is a technical section focusing on digital electronics, where knowledge of digital IC design is essential. Recommended resources for preparation include videos on digital IC design and network analysis. The speaker aims to provide insight into the type of questions asked in the exam to help viewers estimate question standards and prepare effectively.