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Great benefits, weak and complacent management

Machine Learning Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Qualcomm for 2 years
April 15, 2018
San Diego, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good work/life balance, flexible hours

Cons

Apathetic management.

Disconnect between product and engineering teams.

Company increasingly lacks strategic direction.

Promotions often based on politics rather than ability.

Advice to Management

Qualcomm has become progressively more bloated and allergic to innovation over the last several years. This weakness has become apparent with recent events, like the Broadcom takeover attempt. Management needs to begin thinking aggressively about which products and employees deliver the most value and focus on that.

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