Plagiarising research doesn't make you a researcher.
If your job can be done from home, it can be certainly done from an offshore location!
Just think about it.
Fresh Blood
Rebuilding Chip Industry — Purdue Starts Comprehensive Semiconductor Degree Programs in U.S. https://www.eetimes.com/purdue-starts-comprehensive-semiconductor-degree-programs-in-u-s
Qualcomm layoffs
Has Qualcomm ever had massive layoffs just to bring in cheaper labor? I definitely saw this in 2018 - does anyone remover another time?
A lot of hirings from Qualcomm
There are ~1500 openings in US. Are they real hirings? What is the chance of next layoff this year or next year?
How Qualcomm shook down the cell phone industry for almost twenty years
How Qualcomm shook down the cell phone industry for almost 20 years https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/05/how-qualcomm-shook-down-the-cell-phone-industry-for-almost-20-years/
We were lucky
I was reading through the VMware board and all the things people who worked at companies acquired by Broadcom are saying make me realize just how lucky we got that our sale fell through. I feel bad for the people there who are about to go through a... — read more
$100M Snapdragon Fund
This is interesting and it may be indicating where we will be going a few years from now: https://news.crunchbase.com/news/qualcomm-5g-metaverse-under-the-hood In March, Qualcomm Ventures and its parent, Qualcomm, announced its new $100 million... — read more
Criteria for Layoffs
Many big chip makers are lower guidance. Qualcomm will obvious be hit as well. How do you know your in the chopping block?
Criteria for promotion
I try to be promoted in vain. Could someone please reveal to me the secret of how to get a promotion at QCOM, what are the criteria?
Greener pastures
It’s time for me to change my work environment. Is there anyone willing to tell me how much better offer he or she managed to get?
Words I never thought I'd say
It's a good thing I refused a job offer ten months ago and decided to stay at Qualcomm. The startup that made the offer just laid off nearly half of its employees. The main reason I refused was that I was afraid of losing my seniority in case of... — read more
If they trimmed the non-essential people...
if they trimmed the non-essential people, they'd save a ton of money on overhead, like office space leasing, etc. And the "culture" would drastically improve too, as the non-essentials who b.s., play politics to seem important, etc would disappear... — read more
Q managers thrive in broken process
The AR process isn't working. The ratings have changed, the timers have changed and the frequency has again been revised. Yet what is the outcome? How is it possible to leave feedback on team members but them not have a chance to do the same?... — read more
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+
There was a lot of rumors about when it would be finally realized. Now the launch is delayed. Is there anyone here who thinks the delay is justified?
Wasteful bureaucracy
Wasteful bureaucracy is common in large corporations, but it is really frustrating here. How many times have you wanted to leave Q just because of bureaucracy? I'm still here even though I think my earnings could be higher somewhere else, but it's... — read more
Greatest Tech company and most innovative company in SD
Qualcomm is the greatest tech company in SD! Well maybe not SD but definitely Lusk Blvd! Qualcomm is also the most innovative company on Lusk Blvd!
https://asianometry.substack.com/p/the-semiconductor-bust-still-coming
https://asianometry.substack.com/p/the-semiconductor-bust-still-coming?s=r
A few more hours
I think this will be one of the best earnings reports in a while. We're on our way back, baby!
Why is it getting harder for Q to attract talented young engineers?
Perhaps there are many reasons for this? Please discuss.
How many RSUs did you guys get?
I was disappointed. I hope the salary increase is better.
Qualcomm running according to Plan
Qualcomm’s business model working to a “T”…. Creating turnover to hire cheap labor… creating commodity products and working with the US government to insure Qualcomm can never be bought out
Can the damage ever be undone?
Can Qualcomm ever go back to being at the top of its game?
Qualcomm hiring??
I heard a rumor that Qualcomm was hiring… I checked the website and the rumor is true!
Is there a layoff under the radar?
I have been receiving quite a few connection requests on LinkedIn lately from engineers I don't know at Qualcomm with the open to work picture on their profile. Is there a major layoff going on? I used to work at Qualcomm SD site and left three... — read more
Erosion of skills
I don’t think my skills have atrophied here, but I see people saying that Q has become a place where skills erode. I would be ashamed to say that my skills are declining because of the company. Aren’t skills primarily a matter of the individual and... — read more
Anyone with a little skill can find another job
If it was hard to find a new job, then I would understand why many are still here just to complain. However, since I know that even those with very few skills manage to find better jobs, then I don't understand why there are so many long-time... — read more
Q stopped selling products to Russian companies
https://www.reuters.com/technology/qualcomm-stops-selling-products-russian-companies-2022-03-16/ I think most people expected this.
Qualcomm sues former engineer
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/qualcomm-accuses-former-engineer-stealing-trade-secrets-2022-03-15/
what does HR do with hotline complaints?
Do they really investigate?
The best and worst changes over the years?
I am constantly hoping for some changes for the better. Unfortunately, I don't see them. What I do see is that the amount of work has changed, but not for the better, as I was much less overwhelmed when I first arrived here. I find it interesting to... — read more
How's modem development at fruit company going?
See lot of people from Q are moving
My hope...
I hold out hope that once the aging , useless VPs and SVPs that have been mismanaging the talented engineers that Q does miraculously manage to attract, causing them to inevitably quit in disgust, FINALLY age out and stay out of the way in their... — read more
The new hire is gone after only a month
It didn’t surprise me at all that the new hire was gone after just a month. He came, didn't like it and left. I believe people are staying here shorter than ever. It seems that new hires have less and less patience and tolerance for this kind of... — read more
Last invention at Qualcomm?
Does anyone know the last product that made money for Qualcomm since CDMA? All these people state how they are top performers at Qualcomm - can they share the new product lines they have invented in the past 20 years?
The garbage
Cowards Backstabbers Liars Credit thieves Blame others Avoid responsibilities Project thieves Unethical Kiss ups No original ideas Lazy Avoid work Try delegating own work to others Disrespectful Dishonest Disgusting Amoral Undeserving Waste of Q's... — read more
In the end, they will have to offer more
I don't think Qualcomm is indifferent when the most talented people are leaving. I know because a colleague told me how his manager reacted when he gave notice. However, at the same time, this company is not trying to keep even those who are the best... — read more
Quit or wait?
Planning on quitting soon. Any chance for layoff package? Should i wait?