Derek
Engineer
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On the Job
“I am a software engineer. I work on the BREW distribution system which allows customers to provide games, ringtones and other BREW-based applications to cell phone users. The best part of my job is when we have our big BREW conferences. That’s when I get to hear Disney, Verizon and some of our other worldwide customers talk about how they use our products and how our products benefit them. I love knowing that the things I work on are widely used.”
A Unique Company
“I spent three summers interning at Qualcomm and then joined full-time. What kept me coming back and made me want to stay is the people. We’re smart, we work well together and we care about one another. My parents raised me to value people, value human relationships and not take things for granted. The fact that I’m able to work for a company that values those same things is important to me.”
Corporate Values: Innovate, Execute, Partner
“Innovation is Qualcomm’s hallmark and the corporate value I identify with the most. Qualcomm’s ability to innovate comes from a strong foundation in engineering principles and a willingness to combine these principles in new ways. Daily, I try to strengthen my foundation and apply new concepts to my job. Every contribution helps maintain Qualcomm as a leading innovator in the telecommunications industry.”
Wireless Technologies Make a Difference
“Qualcomm has developed a number of technologies that have helped bridge gaps. The Globalstar phone, for example, was intended for use on large continents like Africa and allowed for communication out in the middle of nowhere using satellites. The world’s getting smaller and smaller, and wireless technology is a big reason for that. It’s changing how people interact.”
A Natural Fit for my School’s Alumni
“I did my graduate studies at Georgia Institute of Technology. Techies go where the job is, where the technology is, where they can be challenged. Qualcomm offers all of that. There’s a commitment to excellence here. We all want to work hard and do our best.”
