In case Qualcomm does not find a buyer for data-center processor unit, how many employees total will be out of a job? Any chance they will be given a chance to transfer somewhere else within the company, or is it more likely it will be a clean cut?... — read more 

Unless you worked there or for them you can’t inagine how inbred that team is. From the disgusting advances made by upper management to the foul mouthed nastiness of the admin. Simply put, clean that house up!

sensed friction between matt and SM. Writing on wall after matty pushed out as CTO. see hashtag keepinventing

Does anyone know if these Reduction In Force hit India offices ? or only 1500 in CA as declared ??

I said in a post months ago this was going to happen, and here it is - either close up shop or sell it off.

Nose diving and no pilot!!!! Any guess when ground is achieved?

I think this will save $200M or more per year towards the $1B, and if qcom can find a buyer then no severance for the team.

California it is well known to be an "At will"employment. Most states in US are under the same law. Which means, you can get fired with no reason at all. Proper documentation in these circumstances is not needed. I believe this law is retarded and it... — read more 

https://gizmodo.com/tesla-will-lock-out-contractors-on-monday-unless-employ-1825812405/amp I vouch for Q contractors and rollovers. Q contractors are the best.

Rumor has it that the Raleigh server office for Qualcomm will be closed and all employees will be laid off by the end of summer 2018. Has anyone heard any updates on this? I know the San Diego team saw a lot of cuts last week but not sure how it will... — read more 

My group is not impacted this round but sad to see many folks left last Friday. I have been with the group for more than 13yrs and they are great people. My group is top heavy, at a remote site and with a lot of high performers. Management know that... — read more 

well Friday was my last day in QC , I am from MST group its an interesting group , every year the number of engineers are going down but surprisingly the VP and SR director count has gone up . Instated of kicking out a VP or Sr director they kicked... — read more 

So, now we get to depose Apple's services chief as well as Tim Cook. To me this looks like the whole thing is intensifying, instead of winding down as some people were hoping. I personally just want it to be over with... — read more 

URL link https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-plans-47-billion-fund-to-boost-its-semiconductor-industry-1525434907 This money is almost the same as the revenue of NXP. Of course by coincidence (-:

We’re they sold?

Qualcomm should just buy a few NXP patents but build all new products. NXP is a junk and will vanish in a couple of years if Qualcomm can come to the market. We have got the strength, just need a strong management to support the ideas.

Today is the day many of us have our exit interviews. I have mixed feelings right now. I have been ready for a change, but I'm leaving behind many friends. I sincerely want to wish those affected good luck with today and your job search.

www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/03/h-1b-visas-tighter-rules-illegal-tech-outsourcers-claim-in-lawsuit/amp/

Then WFH it to the beach while I wait for a package.

by employee voting?

Falling revenue in China and elsewhere, profit declining, patents expiring.

Tim Cook: ...We have never wanted to be in this lawsuit, we went into it reluctantly, because we had no choice. And so, if they begin to sort of admit the problems we would love to find another approach... — read more 

Really dumb advice! https://www.zdnet.com/article/qualcomm-meet-the-new-boss-of-everything-mobile/

do you think "people" know the reason I wasn't laid off? only serious answers RA

Or at least somebody thinks so... Recent merger activity, a changing political climate, and the company's significant IP portfolio is poised to create a virtual monopoly of mobile and telecommunications technology... — read more 

Do you believe GD that there will be a bonus?? I heard no bonus this year. How f’ed up is that?

Where is the BM and Strategy team doing? Good to hear from the top strategists. Surely all their strategies are doing great. Are they on the chopping block too?

Best news on QC in a while.

https://www.10news.com/news/two-san-diego-employers-make-forbes-list-of-best-employers-in-2018

See here: http://inno.caijing.com.cn/20180503/4446292.shtml You understand Mandarin right?

Was there any impact?

So incompetent top management, poor vision, no strategy on hiring and firing.. hire or fire without any reason!!! JOB WELL DONE by Management!!! Congrats Qcom!!! You Won!!! Everyone from President to Mayor wants to get associated with Qcom... Keep... — read more 

I don't think so. Qualcomm has disclosed that the Apple contract manufacturers like Foxconn pay the royalty on the iPhone. If Foxconn pays a royalty based on the price at which they sell the phone to Apple then these changes do little if anything to... — read more 

Looks to be 1500 as reported in the past. http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/warn/WARN-Report-for-7-1-2017-to-04-25-2018.pdf

Qualcomm IMO should transition from a SOC and Semiconductor company to a software services company to continue pathway to growth. Going forward how about the SOC in smartphones be like a subscription I.e. you have to pay an annual renewal fee to make... — read more 

www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/01/h-1b-abuse-bay-area-tech-workers-from-india-paid-a-pittance-feds-say/amp/

To be honest, I think we need to take this much further. I really want this whole soap opera with Apple to be done once and for all. Qualcomm has announced three concessions that it hopes will help resolve its long-running legal battle with Apple... — read more 

qualcomm kicking us down the drain. What a difference good management makes !