US-based semiconductor company Qualcomm began laying off employees at its Bengaluru and Hyderabad offices on November 9 as part of a restructuring to align teams with changing business needs.

More than 1,000 employees in India could be affected, although the company has not confirmed how many roles are being cut.

Some affected employees reportedly had strong reviews or were awaiting promotions, raising questions about Qualcomm’s description of the cuts as performance-driven.

Internal explanations shared with employees said the decisions also reflected business priorities, organizational needs, and the skills the company now requires.

The move comes as Qualcomm tries to reduce its reliance on smartphones. In its latest quarter, handset revenue fell 26% year on year to US$5.14 billion, while automotive gains only partly offset weaker handset demand.

🔗 Source: The Times of India

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