Qualcomm: US-based technology company Qualcomm has reportedly started reducing its workforce in India as part of a wider global restructuring exercise. The job cuts could affect around 1,000 employees in the country, according to reports, accounting for an estimated 5-6 per cent of its Indian workforce.
The layoffs have reportedly begun at Qualcomm’s Bengaluru office, with senior engineers and employees with several years of experience among those affected. The restructuring could extend to the company’s engineering and research centres in Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR and Chennai in the coming days.
Reports also suggest that affected employees have been offered compensation equivalent to three months’ salary, along with additional payments based on their length of service.
What Severance Package Has Qualcomm Reportedly Offered?
According to reports, the compensation package includes three months’ salary as notice-period or exit compensation, along with additional benefits linked to an employee’s tenure.
Employees who sign their exit documents within three days are also reportedly eligible for an additional month’s salary as an incentive.
However, Qualcomm has not publicly confirmed these reported severance terms. The exact number of employees affected and the final compensation arrangements also remain unclear.
Which Qualcomm Teams Are Affected By The Layoffs?
Employees have reportedly indicated that job cuts have affected engineering teams working in radio frequency (RF), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies.
The selection process was reportedly based on individual performance assessments, team-level evaluations and inputs from senior management. The company’s US-based business leadership is also said to have played a role in the restructuring decisions.
The reported cuts come as Qualcomm looks to diversify its business beyond smartphones, with a greater focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, automotive technology and data centres.
Why Is Qualcomm Restructuring Its Workforce?
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced a global workforce restructuring on October 20, according to reports. The company is reportedly reviewing its staffing requirements following its annual performance assessment process.
The stated objective of the exercise is to strengthen accountability and align the workforce with changing business priorities. However, the reported reduction in senior engineering roles in India has also raised questions about the company’s cost-cutting strategy.
Qualcomm’s business remains closely linked to the global smartphone market, while the company is also seeking to expand into newer technology segments.
The reported India layoffs form part of a wider wave of job reductions across the global technology industry in 2026. Companies including Oracle, Amazon and Meta have also announced workforce cuts this year.
