It is a shame that Irwin Jacobs has to watch idiots wreck what he built - Anonymous employee Qualcomm Employee Review

1.0
Feb 9, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible schedules that allow for time off for various family commitments Great benefits (this actually died in 2016 when the plan was changed to a Bronze level) There are a lot of really talented and intelligent folks here...you have a great opportunity to learn a lot

Cons

Company will bring H1-B or L1-B employees to the USA to fill positions that current US staff are more than qualified to fill... People in leadership roles that have no business holding such a position LOUSY team culture!! This is a shame as once it was quite a bit different... Limited direction from management as to potential paths to proceed, but the same management is very quick to assign blame when projects go awry. Inability to listen to customer requirements and adequately understand decisive next steps. Too many relatives of senior management are hired with little to no experience

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