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
Have you achieved your career goals here?
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
MG retirement announcement. First thoughts?
I think this was long overdue. MG wasn't fit for the role.
Q takes less and less care of our benefits package?
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
Apple to add 5k+ jobs in SD sites
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
Waste of people's talent?
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
Should I be open to this?
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
How is Qcom's GPU team in SD?
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
Dealing with a difficult manager?
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
Apple Total Compensation
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.
Still promoting the wrong people?
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
Remove JT, He Failed
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.androidauthority.com/mediatek-biggest-chipset-vendor-1212983/amp/
How to get converted to fte from temp?
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
Can Qualcomm really stop NVIDIA?
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.
10% job reduction
Cost reduction. Making home permanent for certain employees. Office sharing. Terminating leasing of few buildings Allow only essential travel
DM future CEO
I think DM is being groomed to be next in line after CA?
Remember When Qualcomm had Top notch engineers?
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
Remember when Qualcomm had job security?
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
They Laid Off Their CPU Team So They Could Spend $1.4B on Buying Another
What a joke this management team is.
The AXE 🪓 is falling - Qualcomm Miss Rev
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
Beside QCT & QTL wold else makes money?
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
Next big round?
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
NUVIA, sounds promising?
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
Qualcomm Employee Defrauds Company In Donation Scheme
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
Vision & Dental downgrade
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
Qualcomm Layoffs 2021
How likely is that there will be Qualcomm Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
AR20 Sr. Staff review and compensation
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.
More RIFs before next year?
Is it true something is coming?
AR20 Monetary rewards update thread
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
Qualcomedy again punishes employees
And rewards management. Last year was just a carrot...not real change, back to normal!
Last year promoted to Engineer, Rated 2 stating last year promotion.
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
Layoff in mobile BU to increase investment in adjustment BU.
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
AR20 - Performance Reviews
Have people gotten what they expect? from the email it looks as if the RSU pool is good this year ...
How could chip supply impact future layoffs?
Qualcomm only has 2 businesses that make money (qct and qtl). No other business is turning a profit. For someone to think that any other business is safe must be a troll. Also is Qualcomm does not provide chips to apple or Huawei in the future there... — read more
2-week notice / RSU vesting schedule
Hi, I plan to give a 2-week notice with my last day of November 20. It’s no accident this will coincide with the RSU vesting date. Do you think there’s any chance they’d decide to move my last day up to avoid this? I work in a non-engineering... — read more
Merry Christmas
Qualcomm preparing for a big stocking stuffer this year... filled with layoffs and no raises or promotions!
Any sign of Layoffs
Got an offer from Qcom. Wanted to know if there are any active rumors of layoffs in the coming few months ?