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Broadcom Inc.

AVGOTechnology· Palo Alto, CA, United States
LAYOFFS TRACKED
6
LAST EVENT
Dec 19, 2025
MARKET CAP
$1.03T
EMPLOYEES
20,000

Broadcom Inc. designs, develops, and supplies various semiconductor devices with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor based devices and analog III-V based products worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software. It provides set-top box system-on-chips (SoCs); cable, digital subscriber line, and passive optical networking central office/consumer premise equipment SoCs; wireless local area network access point SoCs; Ethernet switching and routing custom silicon solutions; serializer/deserializer application specific integrated circuits; optical and copper, and physical layer devices; and fiber optic components and RF semiconductor devices. The company also offers RF front end modules and filter; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and global positioning system/global navigation satellite system SoCs; custom touch controllers; inductive charging; attached small computer system interface, and redundant array of independent disks controllers and adapters; peripheral component interconnect express; fiber channel host bus adapters; read channel based SoCs; custom flash controllers; preamplifiers; optocouplers, industrial fiber optics, and motion control encoders and subsystems; light emitting diode, ethernet PHYs, switch ICs, and camera microcontrollers. Its products are used in various applications, including enterprise and data center networking, home connectivity, set-top boxes, broadband access, telecommunication equipment, smartphones and base stations, data center servers and storage systems, factory automation, power generation and alternative energy systems, and electronic displays. Broadcom Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Layoff history

EVENTS PER QUARTER · HOVER FOR EMPLOYEE COUNTS

Q4 '23: 4 eventsQ1 '24: 0 eventsQ2 '24: 0 eventsQ3 '24: 0 eventsQ4 '24: 0 eventsQ1 '25: 0 eventsQ2 '25: 0 eventsQ3 '25: 0 eventsQ4 '25: 2 eventsQ1 '26: 0 eventsQ2 '26: 0 eventsQ3 '26: 0 events
Q4 '23Q1 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26Q3 '26

Layoff timeline

6 EVENTS
Dec 19, 2025WARN notice
Oct 22, 2025News

Broadcom Inc. is set to cut nearly 250 jobs in the Bay Area following its recent deal with OpenAI. This decision reflects the company's strategic adjustments in response to the evolving tech landscape. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the industry, but specific details about the departments affected have not been disclosed. The company aims to streamline operations and focus on its core business areas. These job cuts highlight the ongoing challenges faced by tech companies in maintaining workforce stability amid changing market demands.

Oct 15, 2023News

Broadcom Inc. has laid off nearly 250 employees at its Palo Alto location shortly after finalizing a deal with OpenAI. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions and operational needs. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies are reevaluating their workforce amid economic pressures. The affected employees were notified of their termination on October 15, 2023, marking a significant reduction in Broadcom's local workforce. The company has not specified which departments were impacted by these layoffs.

Oct 1, 2023News

Broadcom Inc. has laid off approximately 300 employees just days after finalizing its acquisition of OpenAI. The layoffs primarily affect the company's San Jose office, as Broadcom seeks to streamline operations following the merger. This decision comes amidst a broader trend of workforce reductions in the tech industry, but specific reasons for the cuts at Broadcom were not detailed. The company aims to enhance efficiency and focus on integrating OpenAI's capabilities into its existing product lines. The layoffs reflect the ongoing challenges in the tech sector and the need for companies to adapt to changing market conditions.

Oct 1, 2023News

Broadcom Inc. has recently laid off approximately 200 employees across various departments, including sales and accounting. This decision comes shortly after the company announced its quarterly earnings, reflecting a strategic move to streamline operations amid changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and reduce costs as the company navigates a competitive landscape. While specific locations of the affected employees were not disclosed, the layoffs indicate a significant adjustment in Broadcom's workforce management.

Oct 1, 2023News

Broadcom Inc., a major player in the semiconductor industry, has announced layoffs affecting approximately 2,000 employees, primarily in its sales and accounts departments. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs amidst a challenging market environment. The layoffs are expected to impact various locations across the United States, reflecting the company's response to shifting demand in the technology sector. Broadcom's management indicated that these cuts are necessary to enhance efficiency and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.

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