Have you heard anything about potential Qualcomm Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

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If QCOM treated us like that every year, they would be the best compa ny to work for! thank you qualcomm! but keep doing that! don't screw us again next year!

I heard 5% lay off coming since most of the work on 5G is done, demand is slowing down from Asia.

My manager just sent me my performance review as rating of 4. Can I get promotion with that rating? Do I need a 5 for promotion? Will the performance review also shown if you are promoted?

Former svp was strong opponent to the retention program and ended up loosing many strong folks in the CA offices.What are his successor thoughts about retention. Is he more willing to give packages out?

What more do you want to ask for

They are coming to San Diego too... This is good for all of us (Reuters) - Google owner Alphabet Inc has made an offer to acquire U.S. wearable device maker Fitbit Inc, as it eyes a slice of the crowded market for fitness trackers and... —  read more 

4-5 people We’re let go yesterday. Beginning of bad thing again?

If I am not happy and have evidence to back my claim for a higher rating what's the best course of action?

manager told me 2 is the new “3–meet expectation”. Is that true? or just indicates I will be let go in the coming lay-off, if any. I never had a less 50% score like 2/5 since I joined Q.

Reorganize and restructure in March. Many directors will pack up this time.

Earning for this quarter should be decent, however terrible for next quarter as China slowing and cut orders by 45%. Brace for huge lay off As management working on Laying off workers who is with the company for 8+ Years. 5G roll over not as... —  read more 

Got an offer for 'AST' @ 'Qualcomm'. After reading everything on this board, considering not bothering, and holding out for another opportunity. Is it worth giving it a chance, or do I move on? Appreciate any feedback.

Jonathan joined Qualcomm from a tier 1 college. Jonathan was abused day and night with shift testing work though in a dev team. Jonathan was given low salary. Jonathan tried his best to prove his capability, but was shut down my the scavenging... —  read more 

Jeremy used to work for Qualcomm. Jeremy was a very evil boy. Jeremy used to abuse his team members. Jeremy used to steal credit from team members. Jeremy used to behave like good boy in front of his manager. Jeremy's manager was also super evil... —  read more 

What is wrong with the PMIC VI group? Every single person I've meet from this group is complaining. Engineers in this group look depressed all the time. What is going on there?

Tom used to work for Qualcomm. Tom used to be depressed. Then Tom left Qualcomm. Tom was happy. Tom earned more money than ever. Fin.

Mrs. Gendron, what you've just said is one of the most insanely id–tic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you weven close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is... —  read more 

https://www.thelayoff.com/samsung https://www.samsung.com/us/sas/Business/Technology World-Class Infrastructure Samsung first began its foundry business in 2005. In 2017, Samsung Austin Semiconductor became a part of the foundry family... —  read more 

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I have applied so many times to positions listed in the careers section....yet nothing. An MSEE, telecom background and never one call or interview. Can someone tell me why ? Are all emoyees from MIT or something like that? Is that the hurdle... —  read more 

By signing this hunk of sh– you give up your rights to sue the company when they screw up or f-you in some way. It is in your best legal interest to opt-out.

If an employee resigns and his/her last working day ends say on 20th October, will the RSUs due to be vested on that day get vested?

Will CA have anything new to say, or same lip service, different quarter?

Just as expected... more QPeanuts for us.

i think i will apply. Got to Aug 31st. 18 week returnship trial with full time offer at end. Might be fun to be part of 5G

https://www.rcrwireless.com/20190826/5g/opposition-to-5g-small-cell-deployment-spreads-across-us

A federal appeals court froze a ruling that Qualcomm Inc. had committed an array of antitrust violations, a boost for the chip maker that allows it to maintain its business practices for the time... —  read more 

https://www.mobiletrend.ca/2019/08/23/huawei-teases-kirin-990-chipset-coming-september-6/13170/ At least US market is OK

Hi All, I have an offer to join Qualcomm AI R&D. I am wondering if you guys have any inside intel regarding Qualcomm corporate R&D? Please please share your insights. I am 5 years of experience + CS PhD.