Qualcomm Plans Global Performance-Based Layoffs Starting in November
Qualcomm is preparing for a new round of global layoffs as the company looks to strengthen its internal performance standards and improve overall execution.
According to an internal memo sent on October 19, CEO Cristiano Amon informed employees that the company will begin performance-based job cuts after completing its annual employee evaluation process. Notifications are expected to start in November.
The planned layoffs will affect employees across global operations and will be tied to individual performance reviews. The company’s leadership appears to be using the evaluation cycle to identify roles and teams that may no longer align with Qualcomm’s expectations or long-term goals.
Amon’s message to employees emphasized the need to build a stronger performance culture within the organization. The move comes as Qualcomm continues working to meet business targets and investor expectations in a competitive semiconductor market.
Qualcomm remains one of the world’s leading chipmakers, best known for its Snapdragon processors used in smartphones, connected devices, automotive systems, and artificial intelligence applications. However, the company has faced pressure from shifting demand in the mobile market, growing competition, and the need to expand into new technology sectors.
The upcoming workforce reductions suggest Qualcomm is taking a more aggressive approach to improving efficiency and accountability. By linking layoffs to performance reviews, the company is signaling that future growth will depend not only on innovation but also on stronger execution across the business.
Employees are expected to receive more details once the annual review process is finalized. While the full scale of the layoffs has not been disclosed, the decision reflects Qualcomm’s broader effort to reshape its workforce and sharpen its focus heading into the next phase of growth.
