Qualcomm Job Cuts Start in November as It Pivots to AI Chips
Qualcomm job cuts will start with notices in November, with no headcount given against about 52,000 employees, as it leans on AI200 and AI250 data center chips to offset weak handset demand.
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Qualcomm has not disclosed how many jobs will go; notices begin in November, according to Reuters as reported by Tom's Hardware.
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Qualcomm will cut jobs worldwide after its annual performance reviews and expects to start notifying affected staff in November, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters on Oct. 20.
CEO Cristiano Amon described the move as a performance-focused reduction meant to build a stronger performance culture, Tom's Hardware reported. He said the reduction will address employees who have consistently fallen short of expectations, and that the company will weigh organizational needs, business priorities, and skills when choosing positions. The memo did not say which departments are affected or how many jobs will go.
For scale, Qualcomm had roughly 52,000 employees at the end of its 2025 fiscal year, which ends in late September. No cut figure has been disclosed, so any headcount estimate would be speculation.
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