Intel cuts research and development personnel in California
Intel is cutting research and development personnel in California as part of another round of layoffs within its client computing group (CCG) and data center group (DCG) in May 2023. The chipmaker is now laying off 140 employees at its Folsom campus, with 89 positions at that location and 51 more in San Jose affected.
Intel isn’t just moving positions to other locations, either. The company is specifically targeting research and development personnel in California, with positions affected including GPU software development engineers and product marketing engineers. This latest reduction in employees at Intel’s Folsom campus follows three previous rounds this year, with positions cut at the chipmaker totaling nearly 500.
Previously, Intel has used its Folsom R&D campus for various R&D activities, including SSDs, graphics processors, and software development. The company also got rid of its 3D NAND and SSD division in 2021.
While the company hasn’t commented on the latest reduction in positions, it’s possible that Intel may be moving certain positions to locations with a cheaper workforce. The company hasn’t specified where affected employees will be relocated, but it did mention the possibility of relocating employees within the company.
“We regularly review our resources to ensure we are operating efficiently,” Intel says. “This may result in job eliminations and other related changes. We’ll work with affected employees to help them understand the changes and support them throughout the process.”
Intel retains over 13,000 staff in California and remains committed to investing in manufacturing operations within the U.S. The majority of Intel’s U.S. production takes place in Arizona, Oregon, and New Mexico.
Additional reporting by Patrick Morris.
