save the Q, force the Big Co president Dr VSMR to resign. Let the Q revolution begin.

He who defects first defects best. As company finances worsen and layoffs increase, there will be less to go around in terms of layoff packages; there are a limited number of lifeboats, and those who got to them first were the ones who survived, so... — read more 

First of all, I would like to express my deep sympathy for those who were laid off. I hope you can all find opportunities elsewhere. I am not sure yet if my name is on the list Over the past 2-3 years, the work culture has taken a major nosedive... — read more 

Seems Qualcomm is very good at publicly hiding the real number of people that got axed.

This is not surprising to me at all. I have been predicting this for awhile now. Especially when there was a change of guard from Jacobs to Mollenkopf. Mollenkopf came from QCT, so it's not surprising that he's focused on chip. I've also been saying... — read more 

Here is a relevant link for you: http://www.mitbbs.com/article_t/SanDiego/31934377.html

What are your predictions for 2015? Layoffs? No Layoffs? Growth? Stagnation? There are many factors in play here, what do you think about the impact of the China decisions? Commoditization of our products? I am just curious to see what my peers from... — read more 

I was part of their contingent work force i.e contractor. hence no severance package. I hear the severance package in general is 8 weeks of pay + 2 weeks pay per year worked as a full time employee + ~$1700 for health insurance. It is actually quite... — read more 

Basically, the Qualcomm acquisition was the worst thing that ever happened to Atheros. Atheros had a very lean design style -- MUCH less COSTLY designer oversight, NO full-time mask designers (designers did our own layout), and we prioritized chip... — read more 

At our "sucks-to-be-you" meeting - held by a monotone finance guy - we were told around 600 and the company will rely on attrition for the balance. The point being to bring operating costs down. Considering how poorly some current jobs are being... — read more 

In my career, I have never seen such chaotic and unpredicted layoff. One of my colleagues was so awesome engineer with big chunk of his life spent at Qualcomm got laid off today. I felt deeply sorry for that guy. I know there would be bunch of... — read more 

The company could literally shed 20% and be better off. SO much dead weight with L1/H1 visa's, massive management bloat, and huge operational inefficiencies. Internal job creation is at an all time high as people clamor to create useless projects to... — read more 

it should be 600 permanent employees, i know many teams who removed temp/contractors last month itself many contracts were not renewed. so its much larger than 600

The 600 people number is BS. They are playing a semantics game to try and avoid having to mention the real number. Of course, we also know that the company has engaged in "stealth" layoffs almost continuously over the last year, constantly picking... — read more 

From the CNET article listed below: The spokesperson said just under 300 employees would be cut in California, where the company has its San Diego headquarters and several other offices. A "similar number" of international employees will also be laid... — read more 

http://www.cnet.com/news/qualcomm-laying-off-about-600-employees-globally/

http://www.cnet.com/news/qualcomm-laying-off-about-600-employees-globally/

I completely understand all the concern expressed here. I like others have sought insight into the situation on this site, and there have been useful bits of info. However, some of the hyperbole here is not helpful and I feel compelled to respond... — read more 

Or will the layoff announcements be staggered over weeks? I mean if we don't hear anything from our management over the next couple of weeks, should we assume we are safe? Can I wish friends and family a "happy" new year..hmmm..have to think about... — read more 

I can't imagine this being handled any worse. Originally scheduled for last week, which was a poorly kept secret, by delaying it a week, it essentially ensured NO work has been done by most of the company as everyone spent each day discussing when... — read more 

You know that the layoffs are evident. Whether you are getting laid off or not you still are going to get affected as you will pickup the work for the coworkers that are getting laid off. Just the lingering thought of that additional work and the way... — read more 

Qualcomm Atheros, RFIC, Sunnyvale, CA

I know it's not the focus of discussion right now but just wanted to see what you think about bonuses

We need to get as much info as possible tomorrow and going forward. I am thinking that if we share this thread we might get more people to join the discussion and provide the information to the rest of us

Do you think folks in Taiwan might be affected during the upcoming layoffs. I did not hear anything about layoffs here.

Do you know what a typical severance package is. I did not get a 'meeting' invite yet, but I have this throbbing feeling in my stomach that my head is on a fairly large chopping block. I truly think that most of our folks are highly marketable and... — read more 

Just received a non-descript meeting invite for tomorrow morning at 10:30am with a VP (3 levels above my direct manager, who is a director) I rarely meet with. Title of the invite is "meeting" Will post more info after i get the axe

Let's start cleaning up our offices and get ready for the walk of shame (escorted out by security guards). You don't wanna have many belongings laying around. When you get called, get out as quickly as possible. Cheers and good luck!

Do you know why there are no Qualcomm Layoff News on any portal? I checked a ton of sites and news aggregation services, and there is nothing, nada, zilch on the layoff.

I need to vent a bit, I know that I might be axed soon and have no other forum where I can vent… Our work is very demanding, challenging at times. I have excellent time management skills and I still try to adjust and function well in this culture. I... — read more 

The entire San Diego site is rampant with rumors and everyone seems to be over sensitive, paranoid and looking over their shoulder. I know at least two people who got notified about 3 weeks ago and given 2 weeks to leave the company. These cuts... — read more 

Anyone has predictions regarding possible layoffs in 2015?

Various well placed sources, including two SVPs, indicated large layoffs starting this week. Have heard rumored numbers between 1500 and 2000 employees losing their jobs, but this includes international offices, and NorCal offices, so San Diego... — read more 

layoffs in progress and going to get worst by the day.

No worries, we all love it here, the best company every

I've been here since '99 - good work, good pay, cannot complain and no layoffs

http://www.indeed.com/forum/cmp/Qualcomm/s-company-culture-at-Qualcomm/t14467