This is the chipmaker's second round of layoffs over the past year, while the company recorded billions in revenue.

The layoffs will affect staff across 16 of Qualcomm’s San Diego locations, including its corporate headquarters, which houses its cybersecurity operations. While the notice does not specify if cybersecurity personnel are included in the layoffs,

Chipmaker Qualcomm has said that it will lay off 226 workers in San Diego later in the year. A California WARN notice first published the news this week stated that the layoffs will take effect on November 12.

A Qualcomm spokesperson was quoted as saying that their leading technology and product portfolio "has positioned us to execute on our diversification strategy".

Qualcomm is preparing to lay off 226 employees across 16 facilities in San Diego, including its headquarters, starting the week of November 12. This move is part of a larger strategy to realign resources towards new business opportunities.