Rule 70, 72, 75 keeps being mentioned on various Qualcomm-related forums but I can't figure out what it is. When I Google it, some of it comes back with some investment cr-p which I'm sure has nothing to do with it and some gives me some legal bylaws... — read more 

Qualcomm was rated a top 5 law firm in America! It’s said that Qualcomm can retain top tier law talent but can find a top rated engineer if the company depended on it!

I was recently thinking what would be the best advice someone could give to people who are just starting to work here? What do you think? "Try to learn as much as you can and run"? "Don't put in much effort because it's not very valued here"?

Do you feel the older people are hold Qualcomm from growing or being innovative? It seems my boss is terrified I am going to replace him and always tries to steal my ideas as his own or hold any younger person from advancing….. I feel Qualcomm has... — read more 

Is it just me or is the average employee age continuing to slide down constantly? From what I can tell, the 20-to-30-year-old group is taking over rapidly, about as rapidly as the 50-to-60-year-old group is shrinking. I have no issues with bringing... — read more 

I'm shocked it's been this long since we've had major layoffs. I'm not complaining, mind you, but in the last five years at least (and probably even longer) I don't remember we've had this much downtime when it comes to cuts. I'm starting to enjoy my... — read more 

When I first got a job here, I had a constant drive to achieve long-term career success. I had a clear plan of where I see myself in a few years and I was always looking for ways I could develop further here. However, what I planned and where I am... — read more 

I think this was long overdue. MG wasn't fit for the role.

I haven’t been here long, just over a year, but I’ve seen on this forum that someone has complained that Q is making employees pay more and more for benefits each year. Can anyone give me a retrospective so that I can compare how much less burdened... — read more 

Still good time to jump ship before it is too late? Now Apple website has more than 300 SD openings posted in April a single month. Will Q raise salary against Apple... — read more 

It is sad how many people there are in QCOM whose skills and talents are overlooked and underutilized by their current job. Total waste of talent. I made the mistake of not paying more attention to the early signs that my career would stagnate here... — read more 

I was recently contacted by a recruited who wanted to know if I would be interested in another company. This company is pretty well known for often having layoffs. I told him I would have to think about it and will get back to him. To be honest I am... — read more 

Might get an offer from this team in SD so want to know how is it. I am pretty sure they'll give me more compensation than my current employer. Asking on this forum so that i get honest info without fluff. Do they have layoffs? How's growth? Are... — read more 

I have a friend who has a great manager so his experience working here is completely different than mine with a bad manager. I would not like to gossip about him much, suffice it to say that he is absolutely irrational and makes work difficult in... — read more 

Do you know typically how much an Apple's ICT5 HW engineer earn? I am in the process of negotiating my compensation and would like to know so that I won't be screwed up.

I don’t know what the secret is, but in this company, those people who deserve it the least are constantly promoted. Totally unfair. I wish I was wrong. A while ago I finally decided it was best to leave so I don't know if the situation is still like... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.androidauthority.com/mediatek-biggest-chipset-vendor-1212983/amp/

My understanding was that temps usually get converted within 2 years if they do a good job. I know a few who got converted in a year but a lot more who have been temps for years and years. How do I fight for a full time offer even tho management says... — read more 

I’m wondering for how long can Qualcomm block NVIDIA from acquiring Arm? For now, everything is ok, but the whole situation is certainly worrying.

Cost reduction. Making home permanent for certain employees. Office sharing. Terminating leasing of few buildings Allow only essential travel

I think DM is being groomed to be next in line after CA?

It was a very long time ago... but about 13 years ago Qualcomm engineers were considered top of the line... now they are not even considered... just a bunch of people with outdated skills sets that are scared to death to leave bc no one else wants to... — read more 

When you knew that with hard work and dedication you could build a career here and expect to retire from this place when the time came? Now this is nothing but a job with zero security and very slim chances of any upward progression. No wonder young... — read more 

What a joke this management team is.

Qualcomm short on revenue in first earnings report since CEO change announced Let’s hear all those people stating Qualcomm is very profitable and people are just making things up! Hopefully you are the ones who get let go - just for being a d**b... — read more 

Qualcomm has been in business forever and still only has 2 business that make money? Does anyone know why innovation in Qualcomm is nonexistent? Why would top tier engineers stay in a place that hasn’t produced a new product in over 15 years? — read more 

Any ideas when the next big round of layoffs is going to happen? I'm not talking about the usual two here, three there type of layoffs that take place all the time. I'm asking about the nearly guaranteed start-of-the-year culling that I'm honestly... — read more 

Is there anyone to whom the agreement to acquire NUVIA seems a bit surprising? Some speculate that this is actually Google’s missed opportunity. I must admit I was surprised but that acquisition does sound promising. Time will certainly show... — read more 

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/donation-fraud-guilty-plea/509-c7e5e442-6298-4ac2-9cbd-44c763c4ee3b What's really sad is that the guy is high-up the food chain and a Sr. Director of Engineering, meaning he's probably making close to 300K... — read more 

Hidden in fineprint im some random email from HR is a little detail that most people ignored. Q used to treat Sr Staff and above as "executive" for the purpose of giving extra benefits for dental and vision. They have now changed the title to... — read more 

How likely is that there will be Qualcomm Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Got reviewed as Sr. Staff first time (promoted last year) I am wondering if what I got is fair. Bonus: 20 K, RSU 65K It seems super low. I used to get more than this when I was a staff? My score is 3.

Is it true something is coming?

Post your score and your monetary rewards so we can see if we got screwed or not. Promoted from Senior to Staff: +21% base 15k bonus (lower than last year) 50k rsu

And rewards management. Last year was just a carrot...not real change, back to normal!

Was promoted to Engineer (India) last year from Associate. Got 2 star this time, though fairly worked hard and did more than goals assigned. Was told because got promotion last year. Would be rated 2. Is it acceptable ? Shall I raise with HR ? — read more 

Number of mobile BU customers are capped. After heavy R&D investment on 5G, 5G is stable enough. Hence the reduction in investment in mobile BU. Also there is uncertainty of APPLE after 2 years and Samsung also takes qualcomm chip in limited... — read more