One before nxp acquisition and after (both are huge) . Third one to fine tune the business -small one.

Wondering If anyone has been notified of layoff

QC is trying to sell all factory equipment and will subcontract out future hardware fabrication.

Trump/CFIUS blocked BRCM because they were worried Octane would cut R&D. Therefore Trump has to stop our SM for doing what they feared BRCM would do. Anything else is illogical and hurts national security.

I’m not sure what will happen but I am making sure all my medical is current. It is important to see all doctors and dentist before insurance runs out if layoffs occur.

you can not volunteer any more. Last Friday was the day. now the "powers that be" are vetting the lists with HR, legal and finance you can not volunteer --I repeat you can not volunteer any more.. wait for your turn in 6 months

Is there a way for Qualcomm to save the promised $1 billion without layoffs? I've been trying to figure this out, and unfortunately, the only thing that even comes close to the number includes a huge layoffs round. Am I wrong? Are there ways in which... — read more 

I would have been accepting that faster than you can say voluntary offer! There has been too much turmoil surrounding Qualcomm lately to think that it has a prosperous future. I might be wrong, but if I had a chance to find out from the outside, I... — read more 

It looks like China is not among the most forgiving country's that easily let go of a grudge... Who would have thought... China offers to buy more U.S. semiconductors as it mulls stabbing Qualcomm in the back... — read more 

Because they are the ones who got themselves in the middle when they complained to the a feds about BRCM shipping the technology to China. Qualcomm has no one to blame except the short-sighted vision of its leaders

How does that make you feel about executive team?

CE, Legal and who else?

One thing is for sure with Qualcomm, it is never boring here. The saga of Apple Inc.’s war with Qualcomm Inc. over its lucrative use of patents has spilled into a U.K. court. But Qualcomm says their legal fight should stay firmly across the Atlantic... — read more 

I worked at Q in Santa Clara myself after graduating from a top school, but left after 11 months to work at Airbnb. Many of the new grads who came to Q around the same time as I did either have left already or are doing coding interview preps... — read more 

Hi everybody! The new WARN report was published today.....and...(drumroll).... Qualcomm was NOT on the list of new layoffs! This is like totally amazing good news! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Yay Qualcomm! Go team go! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

CE team basically plays PM role. Why do they need CE PM again? We do not have PM in SD or China.

If you're a Manager or Director, what companies can you target? If you're a Sr. Engineer/Staff/Sr.Staff/Principal, what companies can you target?

There are so many program managers who are just very highly paid administrative assistants to engineering managers. They only schedule meetings and take AIs during the meeting, Engineering leads can easily do these themselves. Program management... — read more 

If you get ambushed by HR and told you are "laid off", remember that QC HR is staffed by incompetents. Stay cool. Ask lots of questions. Lots and lots of questions. Document everything. Sign nothing until you are sure you want to. Document efforts to... — read more 

THE latest post for Apple was made THREE months ago while you guys are whining and concerning ten times a day. That is where you are. Can you really believe it?

Was today the deadline?

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/26/china-offers-to-buy-more-us-semiconductors-to-cut-trade-surplus-ft.html GO QUALCOMM.

Seriously, why it is still not happening?

Those who didn’t receive email have highest chance of Layoff since decision is allready made. But QC needs to layoff more, and hoping that they can fill the gap by volunteers. If it is not enough, surely some email receivers will also be affected... — read more 

The boss said we have to look for internal ios from now on. Team is going to be hit hard for sure although he doesn't know the name. He said the team which got the email will get hit by more than 50% for sure. That will be by 70 rules or even 60 and... — read more 

And, how many Principals will Qualcomm have after 2018 layoffs are over? What are your thoughts...

Is it after 25 more painful and anxious days?

People are usually bemoaning layoffs of older employees who have experience and knowledge, but that's not Qualcomm's only issue. Did anybody else notice how hard it is for us to retain young talent lately? Our turnover is really high, and it's mostly... — read more 

The layoffs are actually going to happen and this one is going to be larger than 2015. The target is mainly positions with titles of Sr. Staff and higher. The simple fact is that the company is far too loaded with more Directors and Sr. Directors... — read more 

I was just informed of this lovely tidbit of information. Have a great day.

As someone trying to file 4 mobile software engineer positions in Sorrento Valley for AI related work, I have to say...I can't wait to see more talent seeking new opportunities. have no luck with filling 4 positions, I ha EA temporarily suspended... — read more 

How many lawsuits are coming after this round of layoffs? Does CA know what Directors have been up to? “Biz Travel”? Promos for “friends.” An indiscreet protégée bragging all the time up and down the hallways. I left with a clean conscience. I made a... — read more 

Broadcom deal fell through, everything is back to normal. All the status collectors can go on resting & vesting.

Like many other big successful and arrogant tech companies that imploded in the past, Q will die a slow death. There will be many rounds of cost reductions, geoshifting, pivoting. Sooner or later Q will be split into multiple companies and sold off... — read more 

Long time lurker, first time poster here. Didn't receive the "volunteers wanted" email (in key group for 5G success), however I am seriously considering it due to attractive package and a personal situation. I am however worried about the possible... — read more 

Haven't seen it for a long while