Qualcomm India layoffs: Over 1,000 jobs at risk amid global cuts

Chennai More than 1,000 jobs could be at risk in India as Qualcomm undertakes a global workforce reduction, although the U.S. chipmaker has not disclosed the number of positions likely to be eliminated in the country. In an internal memo to employees on October 19, reviewed by Reuters, CEO Cristiano Amon described the exercise as a “performance-focused reduction” following the company’s annual employee reviews. Notifications to affected employees were expected to begin in November. Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs, internal memo shows Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs, internal memo shows One ​of the world’s biggest ‌smartphone chipmakers, Qualcomm has been hit this year by a slump in consumer electronics sales Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs, internal memo shows storyline 1 Mr.