Qualcomm is a global semiconductor and wireless technology company employing roughly 16,300 people. Recent staffing data shows the organization added more than 1,100 employees while about 1,200 departed, indicating a relatively balanced workforce shift. With operations spanning research, chip design, licensing, and corporate functions, Qualcomm maintains one of the larger employee bases in the communications technology sector.
Engineering is the largest group at Qualcomm with approximately 11,488 employees, underscoring the company’s emphasis on research and product development. Information Technology follows with about 1,158 professionals who support infrastructure and security for worldwide operations. Marketing & Product (771) and Finance & Administration (694) provide go-to-market and corporate governance capabilities, while Business Management (600) and Sales & Support (421) handle commercial execution and customer engagement. Additional headcount is spread across Operations, Program & Project Management, Human Resources, and an "Other" category, illustrating a diversified mix of technical and business roles.
Qualcomm’s workforce is anchored in San Diego, which hosts nearly 7,500 employees and serves as its corporate headquarters and primary R&D center. Outside the headquarters, sizable teams operate in Bengaluru (695) and Hyderabad (474), reflecting the company’s expanding engineering presence in India. Silicon Valley sites—San Jose (469) and Santa Clara (290)—along with offices in Austin, San Francisco, Boulder, and Carlsbad contribute to U.S. talent density across design, software, and business functions. An additional 6,100 employees work in various other global locations, highlighting Qualcomm’s broad geographic reach.