# Qualcomm, San Diego’s Fortune 500 tech giant, is laying off 66 local employees.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · San Diego Union-Tribune*

## Key points

- Qualcomm is laying off 66 San Diego employees, with 80% from IT, engineering, and cybersecurity.
- Nearly half of the layoffs are senior roles, including nine principal-level positions and one vice president.
- The layoffs impact 11 San Diego facilities but do not involve any plant closures.
- Qualcomm's automotive sector revenue grew 15% year over year, outpacing its handset business growth.

**Companies:** Qualcomm
**Countries:** United States

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