I recently moved from one department to another via IOS. My previous lead was absolutely horrible and unsupportive during the move/transition. He was quiet pissed and was being passive aggressive. Even though all my task were done related to the... — read more 

I feel so stressed out, customers Steve pushing for answers to their problems and we need to provide feedback, PTE VP is just managjng us, he is deciding what to do, say, write and communicate. he should just take over all groups and then we could be... — read more 

This comment just confirmed what Many people and I noticed about Quality's management. Knowledge is what this team is lacking of, voiceless at CSRR, does not know how even evaluate an RMA, does not know wireless standards, cannot even drive a... — read more 

How employers kill worker motivation and what they can do to change http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/employers-kill-worker-motivation-can-change/

stocks going south. bonus will keep reducing till it become zero in few years. there will be no addition to skills, mostly cut paste kind of maintenance work left. no vision from upper management for team and individual. if youare smarter than your... — read more 

All open Full time and CWF positions in US locations will be gone. They will get transferred to India. Current CWF count will be reduced in US locations. Most of test Teams in SD will face layoff ( testing will move to India ) Target team will face... — read more 

Indian outsourcing companies garnering most visas, QC is not in the top ten list, you dry these companies out by limiting H1b - jobs likely to stay here.. The government received 618,266 applications for the 85,000 available H-1B visas in fiscal year... — read more 

Even on this type of issue behind? QC is so bad that can even protect their own interest. Oh I forgot they are moving all operations to India and Singapore.

Left when it first started going downhill. Didn't play the a$$kissing game and focused on doing good work so I didn't get very far there. I'm now making 3x my salary there at a much healthier company and environment. They made it seem like the world... — read more 

I pledge that I will have performance equal or better to SM and PJ, as measured by share price appreciation, but at 1/10th the cost in terms of my compensation. This will save investors nearly $1 billion over the next decade, with no loss in... — read more 

Fucing HR keep blocking this "open" and "public" space, I believe they are worry about QC and the Fucing management they have.

I was able to see companies showing off during super bowl but QC does not have anything!! Very disappointing

Just heard a former Q coworker is financially free after moving to Bay Area simply 3 years ago

I have a hard time believing that SM did not know about the Apple lawsuit. Qualcomm withheld $1B worth of rebates to Apple and I am sure Apple told Qualcomm of the consequences. Good business practice would have been to settle the issue or give Apple... — read more 

Software Engineer | Boulder, CO Total Pay (2016) : 127k (109k base, 8k bonus, 10k stocks)

Look for a better management, compensation, treatment and fairness in other company in SD or Bay Area, there are plenty of jobs and good engineers who can help with references if needed. The engineers who are afraid of leaving is because nobody is... — read more 

The world is evolving constantly. Do you think PJ really cares about Qualcomm? Give me a break.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-02-01/leaked-executive-order-reveals-trumps-plans-h-1b-visas qualcomm h1b salaries: http://visadoor.com/h1b-2016-qualcomm-technologies-inc

I was laid off in November of 2015. Months leading up to November were very stressful. I thought I'd be among the last people on my team to leave. Still, I was prepared for the worst. I thought I won't be affected much if was let go, but when I was... — read more 

Cook: Qualcomm was insisting on charging royalties for technologies that they had nothing to do with,” he said, claiming that as Apple innovated with new features like its TouchID fingerprint sensors or advanced displays and cameras, Qualcomm would... — read more 

Has there been any recent cutbacks or layoffs at Qualcomm in San Jose? How is the work culture there?

In the White House press conference today Spicer mentioned that President Trump is re-evaluating the H1B visa program. and some other info http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-01-30/why-cold-war-between-tech-ceos-and-trump-about-go-nuclear

Don't see any good sighs ahead, please share your comments.

I have been pretty much doing paperwork for last 20 years, I work with suppliers and send reports to management in daily basis, I heard more layoffs are coming and I believe I will be affected, I did not developed any other technical skill these... — read more 

lots of people complain about working culture, career advancement,H1Bs etc. However, the most critical issue for qcom is the business itself, the growth future. If there's no growth in terms of business, it will be dying and shrink.

Hi guys/gals, I get on this website from time to time. (I believe some Qualcomm HR persons must also read these threads, for professional and personal reasons). I also believe, some Qualcomm executives must read these posts from time to time. If they... — read more 

Everyone has to work for visibility and appreciation. If you don't have a senior dir or vp to back, promotion seems to be mission impossible infinity. From when, the culture is deteriorating to this low level.

https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2017-01-24/qualcomm-s-tax-collection-days-are-looking-numbered The above article says QC deserves less cell phone loyalties. They give the example of when Apple adds more flash to a phone, QC's revenue goes... — read more 

Starting prices: 3 Bed 2 bath : highs $300K 2 Bed 2 bath : highs $200k 1 year Leases available!!! Please wait for QC real estate announcement !!

Starting with QRC cafeteria then Q cafeteria and R at last. The business which owns the cafeteria has been informed and they see no futur at QC. Sorry to tell you this, I was in a meeting and I don't think is fair to keep hiding these things to our... — read more 

Time to face reality. The guy is basically an engineer not a businessman. He is a nice guy but should not be running a $100B, oops I mean less than $80B company.

I wrote something last night, for some reason, it didn't get posted. Here is another try. Q was a fantastic place to work. Once, it was full of energy, respect, trying spirit and passion. Now, they are all gone. The company's success is built on a... — read more 

but also an attack on the smartphone competition that Qualcomm's business model enables," the company's president Derek.... Yes QC controls the monopoly by providing shxt to apple competitors and the "golden" to Apple. Be honest once Derek!!