Is that an exclusive deal ? Is MTK also in the game for iPhone?

I know many are in the process of a job search, including those who were not laid off but have had enough of Qualcomm's cr-p. My one advice is to research the company you get an offer from thoroughly. I didn't and I ended up here thinking I was... — read more 

Any one knows how ceo be picked/fired. How soon company ceo will be fired due to bad performance?

Is there a way to raise complain about Manager who misuse power in office and also a dictator? Also using the power for own personal gain to help spouse who is in Q. At this point I don't even care if they know it's me who raise this issue. Just need... — read more 

I WFH while many people on my team are hybrid or go into the office for meetings and stuff. When everybody was WFH things were going great. Now I feel left out of some of the side conversations which I think will put me at a disadvantage over time... — read more 

Stop sugar coating, brace for impact. Some will be hired by Qualcomm competetors without pay cut and get to stay in San diego. They are mostly from modem team or gpu team. Some will be hired by smaller company with significant pay cut, but they can... — read more 

Read 48 Laws of Power to prepare for navigating the toxicity. Here are a few to be aware of in times of uncertainty... Never outshine the master Conceal your intentions Always say less than necessary So much depends on reputation; guard it with... — read more 

In the week of layoff, SVP RP is posting his photos of watching a cricket game in all over the LinkedIn. What kind of message he is trying to convey, or not just thoughtful at all?

Enjoy the ride down,

If you are skilled, enjoy being challenged and making more money why would anyone want to stay at Qualcomm? At what point can a company keep operating with LIFERs at the helm? LIFER = Lazy, Inefficient Fu---r Expecting Retirement

If you have any complaint about anyone in your line or management or team leads, file anonymous complaint. This will leave paper trail. HR can not overlook multiple complaints. If you are laid off and have grievance about leads or management, and can... — read more 

Layoffs are done and folks are already asking about the next round. It hasn't been even a week yet. And I'm not blaming them, we all know how things work here nowadays. It's just one never-ending cycle.

The decision makers are politicians. No understanding of the reality on ground and how things get done. There is a real possibility that Qualcomm outrightly loses modem leadership coming out of this downturn and ends up playing catch up in every... — read more 

Besides the coming 5% AR reductions in December, what’s the news for the rounds in Q1 2024?

RIP Please get some help before you would ever get to that point in your life.

What this practiced in the layoffs? I would imagine that Ace would be a champion for it.

I have at least five years left and I honestly don't know how I'm going to make it with my mental health intact. Yes, we've always had layoffs, but not this often. Not to mention, finding a new job was much easier a decade ago than now. I do have... — read more 

Q will go on, even if individuals don’t make it. Q cash reserves are enormous and have plenty of runway to make mistakes and move forward. People will be let go in the processes and new people will be added and happy to work at Qualcomm. Remember... — read more 

Will QC share the demographic of the layoffs? They currently share the age range. I would imagine it is not as diverse and inclusive as HR loves to project….

How bad was it at the BXB MA site?

She has amassed a huge organization of totally worthless trolls, that serve no purpose in this organization.. It's not hard, let the smart engineers pick the "talent"... Don't force the "inclusion" of stupid people. Look at how many new Senior... — read more 

New CEO and executives. New fresh young board of directors with vision and ambition. Being sold out

if the China market doesn’t improve, are they just going to announced another layoff end of the year

Hard lessons learnt: You’re being hired only to be sla-ghtered in the next round. If the manager doesn’t have a plan for your growth, gtfo. Some teams don’t care about improving the quality of the product or the work. If you’re a woman, forget... — read more 

They'll RIF you

Confirmed through Dir and VP. Two more waves are planned for 2024 with a likely total of 10k. Almost all in the US. They'll keep the H1Bs around and work them 80-100 hrs/week to maintain the sweatshop

I heard this is just the starting round. Correct?

Such a waste of resources they produce almost nothing, just a bunch of bobbleheads.

3k RIF is too little. There will be PIP based on AR results every year. PTE team are barely touched this time. Need some transition time before moving most testing to TJ and APEC.

What all teams got impacted by this layoff ?

Just because Huawei stopped being your customer, and also because less people are getting new phones due to the inflation, you are already laying off people? Am i correct?

Not realized such a big number until this layoff. Then why need so many? Anyone can explain?

This first round affected about 3k worldwide Total reduction is expected to be 10 to 12k Confirmed from a VP 2 or 3 more rounds to go!

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chipmaker-qualcomm-lay-off-over-201958166.html

Approximately 1,560 employees across the U.S., 1,258 of which were in California.

Master Data, Capacity Planning and Demand Planning are now starting up in Taiwan. Slowly moving out of San Diego. Will take a few years but relocating the jobs to Taiwan.

https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2023_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf Does it make more than 50% in this office ?

Any VPs in this round of layoffs? In particular how about RF/Analog Design. I heard a rumor that KS might be invited to leave.