RALEIGH – Tech giant Qualcomm is laying off 241 workers at a design center in Raleigh, according to a layoff notice filed with the state of North Carolina and other reports.
In a WARN notice, Qualcomm told the North Carolina Department of Commerce that the layoffs will begin “on or about” Aug. 13.
The notice was dated June 12 and received by Commerce the next day.
The cuts represent a substantial portion of workers involved in server chip design, according to a Bloomberg news story.
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Qualcomm recently announced plans to lay off some 1,500 workers.
The layoff news hit Wednesday, according to posts from workers made at Layoff.com, a website devoted to coverage of job cuts.
“Here’s to the future of all those who worked at the Raleigh site, wishing you the very best,” one employee said.
“I was a transplant but quickly realized how refreshing it was to work with this team! To the rest of Qdt and those staying behind, it has been a great experience and good luck in your adventures.”
Added another:
“Best team ever. Really stupid move on the part of [management], but what’s done is done. Volunteered, got package, ready to move on. May those who remain knock it out of the park. We will be waiting for you.”
“The nature of this thread is indicative of the team in general. Such a great group of people who achieved so much. I am proud to have been a part of it.”
A third post reflected similar feelings:
“It’s really hard seeing the team breaking.
“QDT Raleigh was an awesome team and people with open heart in sharing knowledge .
“I feel privileged working with some of you (specially one person) which I will cherish for my entire life.
“You all Take care of you and your family.”
A Qualcomm executive told Bloomberg that the chip giant considered selling the unit but decided to pursue a different strategy.
“Qualcomm remains committed to data-center opportunities and is not divesting the assets,” Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon said on Thursday. “We are reducing our investments in the data-center business but remain committed to our China [joint venture] and to refocusing our R&D efforts for upcoming compute opportunities.”
