Qualcomm begins layoffs in India and US: What employees are reportedly getting as severance
PTC Web Desk: Qualcomm has started cutting jobs across its global operations, with employees in India and the United States among those affected. The company has not said how many people will lose their jobs.
The layoffs follow an internal message from chief executive Cristiano Amon, who described the exercise as a workforce reduction based on performance. Some employees in India have reportedly already been handed termination notices.
What the severance package includes
The size of the payout would be considerably higher for long-serving employees. These details come from employee accounts rather than any official announcement, and the actual terms may vary from one agreement to another.
Extra pay for signing quickly
Some employees say the additional month’s salary is available only if they sign within two days. Workers have also pointed to clauses that could limit their right to pursue employment-related claims against the company.
Why Qualcomm is cutting jobs
The company is under pressure in its smartphone chip business. Weak demand for consumer electronics and rising memory prices have hurt smartphone sales and Qualcomm has also warned that revenue from Apple products could fall faster than it had expected.
How many employees are affected?
The number remains unclear. Early estimates suggested up to 1,000 employees in India could be hit, but later reports pointed to a much lower figure. Qualcomm has not confirmed the final count. As of September 2025, the company had around 52,000 employees worldwide.
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