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Our benefits package is very competitive and comprehensive, providing you and your family with extensive protection and security, along with quality, life-enhancing programs. We offer medical, dental, prescription drug as well as life and other benefit programs. Our world-class retirement programs allow you to plan for your future. Qualcomm also provides very generous time-off programs. Our work/life programs can assist you with other aspects of your family life. You will find that Qualcomm’s benefit programs are second to none.

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Our benefits package is deep and comprehensive, providing you and your family extensive protection and security, along with quality, life-enhancing programs. When we say the benefits of working at Qualcomm are many, you’ll see we mean that quite literally. Just take a look…

To download a summary of Qualcomm's benefits in the United States, please click here..

401(k) Plan

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Pretax and post-tax roth savings through payroll deduction Company match of employee contribution: 100% on first $1,500, 50% on next $1,500, 33% on next $7,500, and 10% thereafter 50% vested after 1 year, 100% after 2 years Loans available Fidelity, Vanguard and other Mutual Funds Employee may enroll, suspend and make changes to contributions at any time	Eligibility All regular status employees age 18 and older Eligibility Date Date of hire	Minimum of 1% of salary Maximum of 100% of salary up to annual IRS deferral limit, and less other elective deferrals and required deductions Make up contributions permitted for employees age 50 and over

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Elective post-tax payroll deduction Allows employees to purchase company stock at 85% of the fair market value at the beginning OR end of the six month period, whichever is lower Employee may suspend contributions at any time Employee may withdraw from plan at any time	Eligibility All regular status employees scheduled to work 21 or more hours per week; 5 months per calendar year 30 days of employment prior to the beginning date of an ESPP offering period Eligible Date Every February 1 and August 1	Minimum 1% of salary Maximum 15% of salary Maximum $12,500 in shares each offering period

Holidays

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
10 company designated holidays per calendar year 1 employee designated holiday per calendar year	Eligibility All regular status employees Prorated for part-time employees Must be on active pay status day before and day after holiday Eligibility Date Date of hire or eligibility	none

Vacation

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Exempt Employees: 3 weeks accrual per year After 5 years of employment: 4 weeks accrual per year After 10 years of employment: 5 weeks accrual per year Non-Exempt Employees: 2 weeks accrual per year After 5 years of employment: 3 weeks accrual per year After 10 years of employment: 4 weeks accrual per year Maximum accrual of 2 times employee's annual accrual rate	Eligibility All regular status employees Prorated for part-time employees Eligibility Date: Date of hire or eligibility	none

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Preventive services 100% of eligible expenses, no deductible. Maximum benefit for preventive services per year: $500 per individual Individual deductible per calendar year: $50 Family deductible per calendar year: $150 Basic services: 80% after deductible Major services: 50% after deductible Maximum benefits for basic and major services per year: $1,500 per individual Orthodontia: 50% after deductible Maximum lifetime benefit for orthodontia: $1,500 per individual Note: Frequency limitations on certain services	Eligibility All regular status employees working 30+ hours per week Spouse or same sex domestic partner and dependent child(ren) of eligible employee Pre-existing condition clause exists Eligibility Date Date of hire or eligibility	Employees working less than 40 hours pay a percentage premium for employee coverage.

Vision Plan

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Exam: 100% of eligible expenses once every 12 months, $5 copay Lenses/Frames: Once every 24 months, $10 copay Contact lenses (in lieu of glasses): once every 24 months Note: Lenses, frames and contact lenses are subject to a maximum allowable benefit	Eligibility All regular status employees working 30+ hours per week Spouse or same sex domestic partner and dependent child(ren) of eligible employee Pre-existing condition clause exist Eligibility Date Date of hire or eligibility	Premiums required for dependent coverage. Employees working less than 40 hours pay a percentage premium for employee coverage.

Sick Leave

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Used for personal illness/doctor's appointments May be integrated with disability programs Exempt: Sick time taken as needed based on the honor system Non-Exempt: 10 days per year, bi-weekly accrual 160 hour maximum accrual	Eligibility All regular status employees Prorated for part-time employees Eligibility Date Date of hire	none

Dependent Care & Health Care Reimbursement Accounts

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Enables employees to pay for dependent care and health care expenses with pretax dollars	Eligibility All regular status employees working 30+ hours per week Eligibility Date Date of hire or eligibility Every January 1 Upon family status change	Maximum of $5,000 annually for each reimbursement account

Tuition

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Employees may seek assistance for tuition and fees for academic education Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year for cost of tuition, books, and parking for courses toward continuing education, certification program, associate's degree or a bachelor's degree Reimbursement of up to $10,125 per calendar year for costs of tuition, books, and parking for courses toward a graduate or post-graduate degree Reimbursement based on grade	Eligibility All regular status employees working 40 hours per week Must be actively employed when the course begins and ends Course, program or study must be pre-approved and considered job related List of approved schools Eligibility Date Date of hire	Employee pays up front and may request reimbursement for eligible expenses Eligible expenses over and above annual limits are the responsibility of the employee

Adoption Assistance

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Provides financial assistance up to $4,000 towards some expenses associated with adopting a child	Eligibility All regular status employees working 40 hours per week Eligibility Date Date of hire	None

Matching Grant Program

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Provides one-for-one matching of employee contributions each fiscal year to IRS recognized non-profit organizations Maximum amount: All employees: $1,000 Director & Above: $5,000	Eligibility All regular status employees working 40 hours per week Eligibility Date Date of hire	None

QLife

Description	Eligibility/Eligible Date	Employee Contribution
Balancing work, family and life. QLife is comprised of six communities that represent the multiple facets of our lives: Community Life : Qualcomm provides hundreds of opportunities for our employees to make a measurable impact on the communities we call home. Family Life : Workshops, adoption assistance, child and elder care resource referral help handle numerous family matters. Healthy Life : Qualcomm makes it easy to get healthy and stay healthy with on-site and online fitness programs, health education workshops and an on-site medical and dental clinic in San Diego. If there is no on-site fitness center where you’re located, Qualcomm will reimburse your health club fees (maximum reimbursement amount applies). Leisure Life : Partake in tournaments. Adventure Outings. “Learn To” programs that teach scuba diving, surfing and more. There are groups for aviation, motorcycle buffs and more. Life Resources: Qualcomm’s vendor discount web site will point you to great deals from local and national merchants such as amusement parks, sporting events and movie theaters Team Life: Work groups can take part in customized team bonding events where you and your co-workers share in fun, novel experiences.	Eligibility Qualcomm employees and family members Eligibility Date Date of hire	None Note: Some activities require participation fees

Our international benefits packages are comprehensive and competitive in the local market. Qualcomm provides its employees and their families extensive protection and security through our medical, AD&D, and life insurance programs. In addition, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), which allows employees to purchase Qualcomm Incorporated stock at a discount. We also offer health club reimbursement programs, home computer subsidies, and various life-enhancing programs. When you join Qualcomm, you are joining a company that cares for its employees like family.

To download and view a summary of Qualcomm's benefits in Germany, please click here.

Our international benefits packages are comprehensive and competitive in the local market. Qualcomm provides its employees and their families extensive protection and security through our medical and life insurance programs. In addition, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), which allows employees to purchase Qualcomm Incorporated stock at a discount. We also offer health club reimbursement programs, home computer subsidies, and various life-enhancing programs. When you join Qualcomm, you are joining a company that cares for its employees like family.

To download and view a summary of Qualcomm's benefits in India, please click here.

Our international benefits packages are comprehensive and competitive in the local market. Qualcomm provides its employees and their families extensive protection and security through our medical and life insurance programs. In addition, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), which allows employees to purchase Qualcomm Incorporated stock at a discount. We also offer health club reimbursement programs, home computer subsidies, and various life-enhancing programs. When you join Qualcomm, you are joining a company that cares for its employees like family.

To download and view a summary of Qualcomm's benefits in Japan, please click here.

Our international benefits packages are comprehensive and competitive in the local market. Qualcomm provides its employees and their families extensive protection and security through our medical, AD&D, and life insurance programs. In addition, we offer Employee Stock Purchase Programs (ESPP), which allow employees to purchase Qualcomm Incorporated stock at a discount. We also offer health club reimbursement programs, home computer subsidies, and various life-enhancing programs. When you join Qualcomm, you are joining a company that cares for its employees like family.

To download and view a summary of Qualcomm's benefits in the Netherlands, please click here.

Our international benefits packages are comprehensive and competitive in the local market. Qualcomm provides its employees and their families extensive protection and security through our medical, AD&D, and life insurance programs. In addition, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), which allows employees to purchase Qualcomm Incorporated stock at a discount. We also offer educational assistance programs, health club reimbursement programs, home computer subsidies, and various life-enhancing programs. When you join Qualcomm, you are joining a company that cares for its employees like family.

To download and view a summary of Qualcomm's benefits in South Korea, please click here.

Our international benefits packages are comprehensive and competitive in the local market. Qualcomm provides its employees and their families extensive protection and security through our medical and life insurance programs. In addition, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), which allows employees to purchase Qualcomm Incorporated stock at a discount. We also offer health club reimbursement programs, home computer subsidies, and various life-enhancing programs. When you join Qualcomm, you are joining a company that cares for its employees like family.

To download and view a summary of Qualcomm's benefits in the United Kingdom, please click here.

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