And notices may continue being sent out throughout the week? Can anyone shed a bit of light? What’s the scope, who is affected the most, how long will this drama continue? Is this way of conducting layoffs a tactic to make us even more miserable than... — read more 

Do people get promoted during the l-y off wave ?

Is there a count on how many impacted in MST?

How many feelings CA should leave and Akash should take over?

Anyone else notice this is the new normal? Once, doing great work at Qualcomm meant you'd get ahead. Now, it's all about celebrating mediocrity. The best employees are let go, while the bare minimum is rewarded. So, what's the point in going above... — read more 

5% Canada employees affected today Low performers at sr and staff titles mostly No high levels affected

Some employees were notified today. Did all teams already intimated the affected employees or is it going to be spread throughout the week? Hate this kind of instability in life.

Or will there be more coming throughout the week?

I hope the rumors of Q buying parts of Intel is false or just doesn't happen. I'd hate to see CA do another cannibalizing of a once great American company into Bangla-oblivion. What a one trick pony. He should be ashamed of himself.

Did your team started sending emails?

It is a ～2000 enginneers big team, is their cost cheaper than India?

Have been notified about the layoff officially or given a hint? What teams are seeing the biggest share?

How does today's severance compare to that of, let's say, ten years ago? Or even before then? I'm curious if employees who were laid off used to get more weeks per year and if there were some extras included that have been removed from today's... — read more 

Ruthless demand for shareholder value is slashing jobs at record levels even while posting record profits. It’s utter madness: fire workers, cut costs, and watch the stock price climb, all while those same executives pocket massive bonuses and RSU... — read more 

Guys does anyone know the final % and dates of layoffs?

Second one is big, first one only 5%

I guess across the board, but I’m hearing sales and engineers may end up affected the most. Anyone know more or anything for a fact?

You heard it first here. It is an yearly project, just like 8x50 series.

It Tolls Thee, just be ready SD

If 9/12 comes to fruition (I believe so), that makes the 5th layoff in a little over 2 years. It's obvious Qcom will continue to thin the herd state-side in their plan to establish a new herd offshore. My humble advice, any engineer short of design... — read more 

950 worldwide.

What happened to the work/life balance? I used to be able to finish everything in my normal hours. Now, I'm lucky if I don't go over 60 hours each week. Usually, I'm at 70+. I'm about to throw in the towel and quit if something doesn't change... — read more 

I discussed with my manager, and I'm not currently on the list. However, I'm considering volunteering since I find the package hard to resist (I have 10+ years of experience in Q). Is it too late to volunteer now that the list is almost finalized? If... — read more 

Tone deaf presentation with videos of management getting the royal treatment at QIPL, BDC to room full of SD employees. Seriously?!!No one cared about the 'Programs' either. No one bothered to ask questions. What a joke.

Sage is coming. Sep 12 and 13. She wears black and carries a scythe. May god protect us all.

Usa Long weekend is already here. Another Wednesday also done Do we need what date they are looking for? MST is still very hush hush an all acting super busy

No Qcom in the 50 most valuable companies list? How can L'Oreal be more valuable? https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-50-most-valuable-companies-in-the-world-in-2024/

While employees are worried about their vague career future at the company, our department decided to organize a picnic, what kind of mind games are these?

Every month or so management will have a meeting to ask for feedback but when engineers give their feedback it is usually brush off as our own problem rather that things they can help to improve. If all they wan to hear is management is great, Q is... — read more 

A lot of posters talk about how bad it is at Q. As a fairly new hire, I see work life balance is not bad and San Diego scene is really gr8. Working at the hw/sw interface is actually neat. What am I missing? I have friends working at other places... — read more 

Senior System Analysts are being paid between $120k and $150k, while other companies typically pay $70k to $110k for similar roles. Much of the work they're doing could be handled by fresh graduates with 45k to 70k. Why isn't Qualcomm more sensitive... — read more 

As title suggests manager suddenly asks me total years of experience before qualcomm on a teams chat. When i asked why he mentioned that its for AR24. They want to be fair to all employees and give recognition based on contributions and years of... — read more 

Has anyone left the firm before completing the signon and relocation bonus tenure ends? What happens ? Will they get behind employee to return the amount and if not will they send to collection or does Qualcomm usually not care at all?

Those who have stayed with Qualcomm for 8-10 years or more may lack the adaptability or skills needed to find new opportunities, as they've been doing the same tasks repeatedly. As a result, they have become less productive, and Qualcomm is... — read more 

With all the talk about upcoming layoffs, does anyone know if intentions to rollover intern hires to full time will be more favourable than last year? In years prior to last, I was told this was typically a 90+% conversion. Makes me question the ROI... — read more