Qualcomm has 21 WARN notices on file in California since January 2025, covering 155 workers, according to official state records. The most recent notice was recorded on Apr 9, 2026, with an effective date of Jun 8, 2026.
WARN notices cover planned layoffs and closures that meet the legal thresholds at a single site, so they do not show every job cut. Checked every hour.
Qualcomm layoffs over time
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Sources: SEC filings, company statements and state WARN notices. Announced cuts and WARN notices can describe the same layoff.
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Qualcomm layoff announcements
| Date | Cut | Share of workforce | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Not disclosed (performance-based, worldwide) | n/a | CEO Cristiano Amon told staff the company will cut jobs worldwide after annual reviews, in a "performance-focused reduction" aimed at people who have consistently fallen short of expectations. Notifications start in November. Qualcomm had about 52,000 employees. | Company statement CEO memo via Reuters |
From company filings with the SEC, official company statements and state WARN notices. Compare with every other company in the Tech Layoff Tracker.
Every Qualcomm WARN notice
| Date | State | Location | Workers | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 10 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 11 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 6 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 3 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 2 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 1 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 2 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 1 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 2 | Layoff Permanent | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 19 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 13 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 5 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 15 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 2 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 4 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 3 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 1 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 1 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 2 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CA | San Diego County | 2 | Layoff Permanent | May 26, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | CA | San Diego County | 50 | Layoff Permanent | Mar 10, 2025 |
Date is when the state received or processed the notice. Company names and locations as filed.
Qualcomm layoffs FAQ
How many people has Qualcomm laid off?
According to WARN notices filed in California, Qualcomm has reported layoffs or closures affecting 155 workers in 21 notices since January 2025. WARN notices only cover qualifying layoffs at a single site, so the company total may be different.
When was the latest Qualcomm WARN notice?
The most recent notice in our records is dated Apr 9, 2026 and covers 10 workers in San Diego County, with an effective date of Jun 8, 2026.
Where does this Qualcomm layoff data come from?
From the official WARN notice records published by California state agencies, which we check twice a day. Each notice is shown as filed.
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Qualcomm layoffs on the map, 2026
WARN notices filed by Qualcomm with the states we track. Tap a state to see each notice.
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California: 105 workers, 20 notices
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 10 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 11 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 6 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 3 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 2 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 1 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 2 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 1 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 9 · San Diego County · 2 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 2 · San Diego County · 19 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 2 · San Diego County · 13 workers · Layoff Permanent
- Apr 2 · San Diego County · 5 workers · Layoff Permanent
Qualcomm WARN notices by month, 2026
Source: WARN notices published by state labor departments, collected by GoLayoffs. WARN counts workers at specific sites and does not include every job cut a company announces. See all notices in the WARN tracker.