Qualcomm job cuts are expected to be announced in November 2026, following an employee memo from CEO Cristiano Amon earlier in October. The chipmaker has not disclosed how many people will be affected or given a specific announcement date.

Key Takeaways

  • Qualcomm had approximately 52,000 employees worldwide as of September 2025.
  • Outside estimates for potential cuts in India differ and are not company announcements.
  • Amon said business needs and employee skills would be considered when selecting positions.

What is known about Qualcomm job cuts

Amon told employees that the reductions were part of an effort to strengthen the company’s performance culture and address areas that had consistently fallen short of expectations.

He said decisions on positions would take account of business priorities, organizational needs and the skills required. The expected November announcement does not yet have a specified date.

Estimates are not a confirmed headcount

Qualcomm had approximately 52,000 employees globally as of September 2025. Estimates for India, where the company has approximately 20,000 employees, vary.

EIIRTrend has projected more than 1,000 cuts in India, while UnearthInsight expects fewer than 3% of the local workforce to be affected. Neither estimate is an officially announced reduction.

Business outlook

In July 2026, Qualcomm forecast quarterly profit below analyst estimates and said revenue from Apple-related products would decline faster than expected. The company also said it expected growth outside handsets to more than offset that lost revenue by fiscal 2027.

Qualcomm is expanding into AI data centers and expects businesses outside smartphones to account for most of its chip sales in fiscal 2027. Its 2025 annual filing identifies mobile handsets within its QCT chip business, providing historical context for that planned shift.

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