Qualcomm

1. Good compensation.
2. Historically amazing career growth (not sure if true currently).
3. Decent non-cash benefits.
4. Overall great people.
5. Good reputation, adds to personal credibility.

1. In the chips (VLSI) division, there's too much drudgery and not enough challenges. There's too high an emphasis on timelines and deliverables, creating work pressure without the benefit of the job satisfaction counter-balance.

2. The company and overall industry are not doing well.

3. We are too heavily reliant on a few major players, putting my career at risk.

4. There are several management issues, at least in Bangalore (India). There have been too many failed restructuring attempts. I've also heard multiple persistent grumbles about a strong politics-driven culture for advancements in higher strata (not verified by me, but likely true).

5. There's a poor work-life balance.

Qualcomm used to be a great place to work, but of late, it has garnered the disrepute of a company that's on the decline. The internal policies and culture only serve to reaffirm this belief. Though I suspect the success and/or decline of the company is largely driven by broader industry trends, the unrewarding nature of work in the chips division, at the Bangalore office if not others, has to be attributed to poor management practices. This is a view shared by several employees whom I interacted with at Qualcomm BDC.