Qualcomm Begins India Job Cuts with Bengaluru among the first affected locations

Qualcomm has reportedly begun laying off employees in India as part of a broader workforce reduction, according to a Moneycontrol report published on 11 November 2026.

The report said the first round began in Bengaluru on 9 November and included recent campus hires, and experienced employees.

It cited reporting that the exercise could extend to engineering and research facilities in Hyderabad, Delhi NCR and Chennai.

Estimates of the potential impact remain uncertain. Moneycontrol reported that around 1,000 or more India positions could be affected, while also citing separate reporting that the actual number may be considerably lower. Qualcomm has not confirmed either estimate.

The reductions follow an October internal communication from CEO Cristiano Amon describing a performance-focused workforce exercise.

According to the report, decisions would also consider business priorities, organisational requirements and employees’ skills.

Reported severance arrangements have not been publicly confirmed by Qualcomm. The final scale, team-level impact and separation terms remain unverified.

The company is also expected to undertake another round of job cuts in January 2027, according to the report.

For engineers entering the semiconductor industry, the episode is a reminder that even a coveted campus placement, a prestigious degree and a strong starting salary cannot guarantee job security in an uncertain technology market.

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