901 Advizers
Neeraj
Radio Frequency Software Engineer
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Amrita School of Engineering, India (2011)
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech (2013); MBA UCLA Anderson (Technology Management) - 2023
UCLA Anderson
Q1Career path
Electrical Engineering
Career Path in Technology
Radio Frequency Engineering
4:09
"Engineering is a broad domain. I was naturally curious about PCs, phones, and space. My family had a big influence; both my parents are engineers."
Q2Main responsibilities
Algorithm Design
Product Development
Software Development
3:32
"To actually develop one of these products it requires massive collaboration."
Q3Day in the life
Problem-Solving
Prioritization
Project Management
2:52
"It's a hybrid role. The hardware aspect is kind of rigid; you can't just release as much. The hardware aspect's planning starts maybe years before."
Q4Most important skills - role
Integrity
Data Savvy
Domain Knowledge
4:09
"So you cannot survive in this role without domain knowledge."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Hardware Engineering
Software Engineering
Multidisciplinary Engineering
3:22
"It's physics, Material Science, Hardware engineering, and Software engineering all together. It's fascinating!"
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Career Development
Overcoming Challenges
Technology
2:27
"a key aspect of product management is understanding what the market needs are, trying to fit your thought into the market"
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Wireless Communications
Technology
Semiconductors
2:49
"The human impact is huge."
Q8Who thrives in industry
IP-focused
Adaptable
Hardworking
1:55
"The most successful people I've seen have either been scientists or survivors."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Salary
Industry Realities
Career Development
3:34
"if you enter one of these industries, we went to one of the market leaders, they're pretty much your pay is not really as competitive as it could be"
Q10Entry-level positions
Software Engineering
Internships
Entry-Level Jobs
1:42
"It's a very niche role; you pretty much stumble on it."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Immigration and Career
Career Passion
Radio Frequency Engineering
3:56
"Follow your passions as long as they're practical."
Q12College ideas for success
Career Exploration
Skill Development
Interdisciplinary Learning
1:31
"You want to just be a sponge in general in life."
Q13How identity impacted career
Work Visa
Career Decisions
Immigration
4:30
"Being an immigrant has been the single largest factor in all of my career decisions in the US."