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Qualcomm plans performance-focused global layoffs, with notices starting in November
According to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters, Qualcomm plans performance-focused global layoffs after annual employee reviews, with notifications starting in November. CEO Cristiano Amon said expansion is changing the skills the company needs, and decisions will consider business priorities, organizational requirements and expertise. The memo did not specify how many employees would be affected, and Reuters could not determine the scale.
What to know
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Amon said the move aims to strengthen the company’s performance culture and address persistent shortfalls against expectations.
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Qualcomm had about 52,000 employees worldwide as of September 2025, most of them full-time.
Why it matters
Qualcomm’s expansion into AI data centers and other non-handset businesses provides context for its stated changes in workforce needs.
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