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Qualcomm Cuts 1,500 Jobs at California Offices

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~3.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 28, 2026
1,500 OF 49,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the layoff of 1,500 employees at its offices in California. This decision comes as part of the company's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments within the company, although specific departments were not detailed in the announcement. Qualcomm's workforce reduction reflects broader trends in the tech industry as companies adjust to economic pressures. The layoffs are effective immediately, marking a significant shift in Qualcomm's operational strategy.

QUALCOMM Incorporated cut 1,500 jobs in CA as of April 28, 2026.

That is roughly 3.1% of the 49,000 people QUALCOMM Incorporated employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 10 layoff events at QUALCOMM Incorporated since February 2023, including 1,969 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 2 additional events known from news reporting.

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QUALCOMM IncorporatedQCOM
Information Technology · 49,000 employees
10
EVENTS TRACKED
1,969
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 29, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026