[quote=UCGal]Qualcomm and Mot both had less than expected 4th quarter earnings… not sure how it translates into layoffs, but it might dampen hiring.[/quote]

MOT wireless business is due to move all to China over the next few years under the new leadership, my understanding.
There isn’t much left here in SD or for that matter in Chicago suburbs. This will be much more of an issue over there than here.

QC puked on guidance. No hiring letdown yet, from what we’re seeing, we’re still competing for folks from the same reqs.

The usual is happening. Higher paid people are getting replaced with lower paid people/entry people.
Starting college grads with a Masters EE/CS, offers are going for about $75-$80k… phd in the relevant areas more than that.

The competition in this area is getting much more competitive, with both domestic and foreign co’s.