Introduction

The tech layoff wave that began in 2022 continued with renewed intensity in 2025. According to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi, more than 150,000 jobs were cut across 549 companies in 2024. The first half of 2025 alone saw over 22,000 workers affected, with February being the worst month at more than 16,000 reductions. This article provides a comprehensive, month-by-month account of the layoffs that reshaped the tech industry in 2025, highlighting the companies, the scale, and the underlying forces such as artificial intelligence adoption, economic uncertainty, and corporate restructuring.

January 2025

Cushion

The fintech startup Cushion shut down entirely. CEO Paul Kesserwani announced the closure on LinkedIn. Cushion had a post-money valuation of $82.4 million in 2022, according to PitchBook. The company helped users manage and cancel subscriptions, but failed to sustain operations amid tightening venture capital funding.

Placer.ai

Placer.ai, a location analytics platform, laid off 150 U.S.-based employees, roughly 18% of its workforce. The move was part of a broader push to reach profitability after years of rapid growth. The company had raised significant funding to track foot traffic using mobile location data, but faced challenges in monetizing its services in a competitive market.

Amazon

Amazon cut dozens of workers in its communications department. The company stated the layoffs were necessary to "move faster, increase ownership, strengthen our culture, and bring teams closer to customers." This was part of a larger cost-cutting effort that had been ongoing since late 2022, with the e-commerce giant reducing its corporate workforce by nearly 27,000 positions over the previous years.

Stripe

Stripe laid off 300 employees, according to a leaked memo reported by Business Insider. However, the fintech giant also planned to grow its total headcount by 17% in the same year, indicating a strategic reallocation of resources rather than a pure downsizing. The layoffs targeted non-core teams while Stripe continued to hire in areas like payments infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

Textio

Textio, an augmented writing platform, laid off 15 employees as part of a restructuring. The company had been focused on helping organizations write more inclusive job descriptions using AI, but faced headwinds from broader market shifts in HR tech spending.

Pocket FM

The audio streaming platform Pocket FM cut 75 employees to ensure "long-term sustainability." This followed a previous round of layoffs in July 2024 when the company let go of 200 writers after partnering with AI voice startup ElevenLabs. The company operates in the competitive audiobook and podcast space, where content costs are high.

Aurora Solar

Aurora Solar planned to cut 58 employees amid "ongoing macroeconomic challenges and continued uncertainty in the solar industry." The company provides software for solar panel design and sales, and its difficulties reflected a broader downturn in renewable energy investments in the U.S. due to policy changes and tariff disputes.

Meta

Meta announced it would cut 5% of its staff, targeting "low performers" as the company prepared for "an intense year." With over 72,000 employees at the time, this translated to more than 3,600 jobs. The social media giant was doubling down on AI and metaverse investments while trimming underperforming divisions.

Wayfair

Wayfair cut up to 730 jobs, affecting 3% of its workforce, as it exited operations in Germany and pivoted toward physical retail. The online furniture retailer had struggled to maintain profitability after the pandemic-driven boom faded, and the German market proved too competitive without a physical presence.

Pandion

Pandion, a delivery logistics startup, shut down operations, affecting 63 employees. Employees were paid through January 15 without severance. The company had aimed to compete with giants like FedEx and UPS but failed to secure sufficient funding to scale.

Icon

Icon, known for its 3D-printed homes, laid off 114 employees as part of a team realignment, focusing efforts on a robotic printing system. The company had gained attention for using construction 3D printing to build affordable housing, but project delays and high costs forced a strategic pivot.

Altruist

Altruist eliminated 37 jobs, roughly 10% of its workforce, even while pursuing "aggressive" hiring in other areas. The fintech startup provides investment management software for independent financial advisors, and the layoffs were part of an efficiency drive.

Aqua Security

Aqua Security cut dozens of employees across global markets as part of a strategic reorganization to increase profitability. The cybersecurity startup focused on cloud-native security and had raised significant venture funding, but faced increased competition from larger players.

SolarEdge Technologies

SolarEdge Technologies announced plans to lay off 400 employees globally. This was the company's fourth layoff round since January 2024, as the solar industry as a whole faced a downturn due to oversupply from Chinese manufacturers and reduced subsidies in key markets like Europe.

Level

The fintech startup Level, founded in 2018, abruptly shut down earlier in the year. Per an email from CEO Paul Aaron, the closure followed an unsuccessful attempt to find a buyer, though Employer.com later made an offer to acquire the company post-shutdown. Level had offered employee benefits and payroll services.

February 2025

HP

HP announced it would cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its "Future Now" restructuring plan, aiming to save $300 million before the end of its fiscal year. The PC and printer giant faced declining demand in the post-pandemic market and was shifting its business model toward services and subscriptions.

GrubHub

GrubHub announced 500 job cuts after being sold to Wonder Group for $650 million. The reductions affected more than 20% of its previous workforce. The food delivery platform had struggled to compete with DoorDash and Uber Eats, and the acquisition by Wonder Group, a company focused on food halls, signaled a new strategic direction.

Autodesk

Autodesk announced plans to lay off 1,350 employees, affecting 9% of its total workforce, in an attempt to reshape its go-to-market model. The design software company was moving away from perpetual licenses toward a subscription-based model, and the layoffs were aimed at aligning its sales force with that shift.

Google

Google began planning cuts in its People Operations and cloud organizations teams as part of a reorganization. The company offered a voluntary exit program to U.S.-based People Operations employees. This continued Alphabet's trend of trimming administrative layers while investing heavily in AI.

Nautilus

Nautilus, a biotechnology company developing a proteome analysis platform, reduced its headcount by 25 employees, representing 16% of its workforce. The company planned to release a commercial version of its platform in 2026, but needed to conserve cash.

eBay

eBay reportedly cut a few dozen employees in Israel, potentially affecting 10% of its 250-person workforce in the country. The cuts were part of a broader restructuring to streamline operations.

Starbucks

Starbucks cut 1,100 jobs in a reorganizing effort that affected its tech workers. The coffee chain announced it would outsource some tech work to third-party employees. This was part of a larger cost-cutting initiative under new CEO Brian Niccol.

Commercetools

Commercetools laid off dozens of employees, including around 10% of staff in one day, after failing to meet its sales growth targets. The "headless commerce" platform had raised money at a $1.9 billion valuation just a few years earlier, but faced strong competition from Adobe and Salesforce.

Dayforce

Dayforce, a human capital management software company, cut roughly 5% of its workforce in a new efficiency drive to increase profitability and growth. The company had grown through acquisitions and needed to integrate them effectively.

Expedia

Expedia laid off more employees in a new cost-cutting effort, though the total number was undisclosed. The previous year, the travel giant had cut about 1,500 roles in its Product & Technology division. The online travel agency was facing increased competition from Airbnb and Google.

Skybox Security

Skybox Security ceased operations and laid off its employees after selling its business and technology to Israeli cybersecurity company Tufin. The cuts affected roughly 300 people. Skybox had provided security analytics and vulnerability management solutions.

HerMD

HerMD shut down its operations after shifting from a brick-and-mortar model to a fully virtual women's healthcare provider. The startup, which raised $18 million in 2023, did not disclose how many employees were affected, stating that recent layoffs were tied to its former in-person business.

Zendesk

Zendesk cut 51 jobs in its San Francisco headquarters, according to state filings with the Employment Development Department. The SaaS customer service platform had previously reduced its headcount by 8% in 2023.

Vendease

Vendease, a Y Combinator-backed Nigerian food supply startup, cut 120 employees, affecting 44% of its total staff. It was the company's second layoff round in just five months, as it struggled to raise capital in a challenging funding environment for African startups.

Logically

Logically, a company aiming to curb misinformation online, laid off dozens of employees as part of a cost-cutting effort to ensure "long-term success." The startup had gained traction during election cycles but faced reduced demand outside of those periods.

Blue Origin

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space company, laid off about 10% of its workforce, affecting more than 1,000 employees. The cuts largely impacted engineering and program management positions. The company was restructuring to focus on its New Glenn rocket development and reduce costs after years of delays.

Redfin

Redfin announced in an SEC filing that it would cut about 450 positions between February and July 2025, with a complete restructuring set to be completed in the fall. The real estate brokerage's move followed its new partnership with Zillow, which shifted its business model away from traditional agent commissions.

Sophos

Sophos, a cybersecurity firm, laid off 6% of its total workforce. The cuts came less than two weeks after Sophos acquired Secureworks for $859 million. The acquisition was meant to expand Sophos's managed detection and response capabilities, but required integration cost reductions.

Zepz

Zepz, a fintech company facilitating cross-border payments, cut nearly 200 employees as it introduced redundancy measures and closed operations in Poland and Kenya. The company had previously raised significant funding and was valued at over $1 billion.

Unity

Unity, the game engine company, reportedly conducted another round of layoffs, though the number of affected employees was not disclosed. Unity had undergone multiple rounds of layoffs over the past two years as it restructured after a controversial pricing policy change.

JustWorks

JustWorks, an HR and benefits platform, cut nearly 200 employees. CEO Mike Seckler cited "potential adverse events" like a recession or rising interest rates. The company wanted to build a leaner cost structure to weather economic uncertainty.

Bird

Bird, a Dutch electric scooter startup, cut 120 jobs, roughly one-third of its workforce. The move came just a year after the company cut 90 employees following a rebrand. The micromobility industry continued to struggle with profitability and regulatory issues.

Sprinklr

Sprinklr laid off about 500 employees, affecting 15% of its workforce, citing poor business performance. The social media management and customer experience software company had previously laid off roughly 200 employees in two earlier rounds.

Sonos

Sonos reportedly let go of approximately 200 employees, according to The Verge. The audio equipment company had previously cut 100 employees in August 2024. Sonos was dealing with a botched app redesign that hurt sales and brand reputation.

Workday

Workday laid off 1,750 employees, roughly 8.5% of its total headcount. The enterprise HR and finance software company cited a need to focus on AI and automation. Workday said it would reinvest savings into growth areas.

Okta

Okta laid off 180 employees. The access and identity management company had let go of 400 workers just over a year earlier. Okta was facing slower growth in its core authentication business as customers consolidated vendors.

Cruise

Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company, laid off 50% of its workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten and several top executives, as it prepared to shut down operations. What remained of Cruise moved under General Motors. The company had faced regulatory scrutiny and safety incidents that derailed its expansion plans.

Salesforce

Salesforce reportedly eliminated more than 1,000 jobs. The cuts came as the CRM giant was actively recruiting workers to sell new AI products. Salesforce had grown rapidly through acquisitions and needed to streamline its workforce to improve margins.

March 2025

Northvolt

Northvolt, the Swedish battery manufacturer, laid off 2,800 employees, affecting 62% of its total staff. The layoffs came weeks after the embattled company filed for bankruptcy. Northvolt had been a key player in Europe's attempt to build a domestic EV battery supply chain, but faced production delays, quality issues, and rising costs.

Block

Block, the fintech company led by Jack Dorsey, let go of 931 employees, around 8% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization. Dorsey wrote in an internal email that the layoffs were not for financial reasons or to replace workers with AI, but rather to streamline the organization.

Brightcove

Brightcove laid off 198 employees, about two-thirds of its U.S. workforce. The layoff came a month after the company was acquired by Bending Spoons, an Italian app developer, for $233 million. Brightcove, a video cloud services provider, had 600 employees worldwide as of December 2023.

Acxiom

Acxiom reportedly laid off 130 employees, or 3.5% of its total workforce of 3,700 people. Acxiom is owned by IPG, and the news came just a day after IPG and Omnicom Group shareholders approved their potential merger. The marketing data company was realigning its operations ahead of the merger.

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital planned to close its Washington, D.C., office and let go of its policy team there by the end of March. Three full-time employees were expected to be affected. The venture capital firm opened the office five years ago to deepen ties with policymakers, but decided to refocus on core investment activities.

Siemens

Siemens announced plans to let go of approximately 5,600 jobs globally in its automation and electric-vehicle charging businesses as part of efforts to improve competitiveness. The German industrial conglomerate was responding to slowing demand in its core markets and a shift toward software-defined automation.

HelloFresh

HelloFresh reportedly laid off 273 employees, closing its distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas, and consolidating to another site in Irving. The meal-kit company was dealing with slowing growth as consumers returned to in-store shopping post-pandemic.

Otorio

Otorio cut 45 employees, more than half of its workforce, after being acquired by cybersecurity company Armis for $120 million in March. Otorio specialized in operational technology security, and the acquisition led to significant structural overlap.

ActiveFence

ActiveFence reduced 22 employees, representing 7% of its workforce. Most of those affected were based in Israel as the company underwent a streamlining process. The New York- and Tel Aviv-headquartered cybersecurity firm had raised $100 million at a valuation of about $500 million in 2021.

D-ID

D-ID cut 22 jobs, affecting nearly a quarter of its total workforce, following the announcement of the AI startup's strategic partnership with Microsoft. D-ID specializes in generating AI-powered video avatars, and the partnership was meant to accelerate its go-to-market strategy, but required cost optimization.

NASA

NASA announced it would shut down several offices in accordance with Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, including its Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy and the DEI branch in the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity. The move was part of a broader federal government efficiency drive.

Zonar Systems

Zonar Systems reportedly laid off some staff, according to LinkedIn posts from ex-employees. The company, which provides fleet management software, did not confirm the number of layoffs. The cuts were likely driven by a slowdown in commercial transportation spending.

Wayfair

Wayfair announced plans to let go of 340 employees in its technology division as part of a new restructuring effort. This was in addition to the January cuts. The online home goods retailer was struggling to achieve sustainable profitability after its pandemic boom faded.

HPE

Hewlett Packard Enterprise cut 2,500 employees, or 5% of its total staff, in response to its shares sliding 19% in the first fiscal quarter. The infrastructure company was shifting its focus to edge computing and AI while reducing legacy server and storage operations.

TikTok

TikTok cut up to 300 workers in Dublin, accounting for roughly 10% of the company's workforce in Ireland. The social media platform was tightening its cost base amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty and a potential ban in the United States.

LiveRamp

LiveRamp announced it would lay off 65 employees, affecting 5% of its total workforce. The data connectivity platform was adjusting to changes in the digital advertising ecosystem, including the phasing out of third-party cookies.

Ola Electric

Ola Electric reportedly laid off over 1,000 employees and contractors in a cost-cutting effort. It was the second round of cuts for the Indian electric scooter maker in just five months. The company faced quality complaints and slowing sales in its domestic market.

Rec Room

Rec Room reduced its total headcount by 16% as the gaming startup shifted its focus to being "scrappier" and "more efficient." The social gaming platform had raised significant venture capital but needed to curb costs amid a slowdown in VR adoption.

ANS Commerce

ANS Commerce was shut down just three years after being acquired by Flipkart. The number of affected employees was not disclosed. The e-commerce enabler could not scale profitably in a highly competitive Indian market.

April 2025

NetApp

NetApp reportedly eliminated 700 jobs, affecting 6% of its total workforce, as it reorganized for operational efficiency. The data storage and cloud services company was pivoting toward software-defined storage and AI workloads.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts reportedly let go of approximately 300 to 400 employees, including around 100 at Respawn Entertainment, to focus on its "long-term strategic priorities." The gaming giant was restructuring its studio operations to concentrate on live-service titles and high-profile franchises.

Expedia

Expedia laid off around 3% of its employees as part of its restructuring. The job cuts mainly affected midlevel positions in product and technology teams. This followed earlier cuts in March that affected hundreds of marketing roles globally.

Cars24

Cars24 reduced its workforce by about 200 employees in its product and technology divisions as part of a restructuring measure. The India-based pre-owned vehicle e-commerce platform had raised $450 million from SoftBank and others in 2023.

Meta

Meta let go of over 100 employees in its Reality Labs division, which manages virtual reality and wearable technology. The job cuts affected employees developing VR experiences for Quest headsets and hardware operations staff. Meta was streamlining its metaverse investments after years of heavy spending.

Intel

Intel announced plans to lay off more than 21,000 employees, roughly 20% of its workforce, in April. The move came ahead of Intel's Q1 earnings call helmed by newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The chipmaker was struggling with a turnaround after years of manufacturing delays and market share losses to AMD and Nvidia.

GM

GM laid off 200 people at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck facility in Michigan, which produces GM's electric vehicles. The cuts came amid an EV slowdown and were not caused by tariffs, according to a report. The automaker was adjusting production targets for its electric trucks and SUVs.

Zopper

Zopper reportedly let go of around 100 employees since the start of 2025. About 50 employees from the tech and product teams were let go in the latest round. The India-based insurtech startup had raised a total of $125 million.

Turo

Turo reduced its workforce by 150 positions following its decision not to proceed with its IPO. The San Francisco-based car rental startup had about 1,000 staff in 2024. The layoffs were meant to bolster long-term growth plans during economic uncertainty.

GupShup

GupShup laid off roughly 200 employees to improve efficiency and profitability. It was the conversational AI company's second round of layoffs in five months, following about 300 job cuts in December. The startup was last valued at $1.4 billion in 2021.

Forto

Forto reportedly eliminated 200 jobs, affecting around one-third of its employees. The German logistics startup reduced a significant number of sales staff as it adjusted to normalization in freight rates post-pandemic.

Wicresoft

Wicresoft stopped operations in China, affecting around 2,000 employees. The move came after Microsoft decided to end outsourcing after-sales support to Wicresoft amid increasing trade tensions. Wicresoft, Microsoft's first joint venture in China, had over 10,000 employees globally.

Five9

Five9 planned to cut 123 jobs, affecting about 4% of its workforce. The cloud contact center software company was prioritizing key strategic areas like artificial intelligence for profitable growth.

Google

Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, which covers Android, Pixel phones, Chrome browser, and more. The cuts reflected a broader trend at Alphabet of reducing costs in hardware and non-core projects while pouring resources into AI.

Microsoft

Microsoft was contemplating additional layoffs that could happen by May, according to Business Insider. The company was reportedly discussing reducing the number of middle managers and non-coders to increase the ratio of programmers to product managers.

Automattic

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, laid off 16% of its workforce across departments. With 1,744 employees before the layoffs, more than 270 staff may have been affected. The company was streamlining its operations as it focused on core publishing products.

Canva

Canva let go of 10 to 12 technical writers approximately nine months after telling employees to use generative AI tools wherever possible. The design platform had around 5,500 staff in 2024 and was valued at $26 billion.

May 2025

Hims & Hers

Hims & Hers downsized its workforce by letting go of 68 employees, approximately 4% of its total staff. The San Francisco telehealth platform said its layoffs were unrelated to a U.S. ban on producing large quantities of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. The company continued recruiting for roles aligned with long-term expansion.

Amazon

Amazon laid off around 100 employees from its devices and services division, including Alexa, Echo, Ring, and Zoox. The company had reduced its workforce by approximately 27,000 since the start of 2022. The cuts affected hardware teams as Amazon focused on AI integration in its smart home products.

Microsoft

Microsoft cut over 6,500 jobs, affecting 3% of its worldwide workforce. As of June, the company had 228,000 employees globally. This was one of Microsoft's biggest layoffs since it cut 10,000 employees in 2023. The reductions were concentrated in sales and marketing roles as the company shifted to AI-driven sales processes.

Chegg

Chegg reportedly planned to let go of 248 employees, about 22% of its workforce, to reduce expenses and improve efficiency. The edtech startup had seen a drop in web traffic as students opted for AI tools like ChatGPT instead of traditional homework help platforms. Chegg's market cap had plummeted from over $12 billion in 2021 to under $1 billion.

Match

Match reduced its workforce by 13% as part of a reorganization aimed at reducing costs, shoring up margins, and streamlining its organizational structure. The dating app giant, owner of Tinder and Hinge, was facing stagnant user growth and increased competition.

CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike laid off 5% of its global workforce, about 500 people. The cybersecurity company stated the layoffs were part of a plan to evolve operations and achieve greater efficiencies as it scaled toward $10 billion in annual recurring revenue. The move came despite strong demand for endpoint security.

General Fusion

General Fusion cut roughly 25% of its current workforce. The Vancouver-based company developing fusion energy technology had raised $440 million from investors including Jeff Bezos and Temasek. The layoffs were part of a strategic pivot to focus on its core reactor design.

Deep Instinct

Deep Instinct reduced its headcount by 20 employees, accounting for 10% of its total workforce. The Israeli cybersecurity startup had previously laid off a similar number in April 2023. The company provides AI-powered threat prevention.

Beam

Beam shut down its operations months after announcing major expansion plans. The British climate startup let go of approximately 200 employees, according to a LinkedIn post by its head of talent. Beam had focused on carbon removal credits but struggled to generate revenue.

June 2025

TomTom

TomTom announced on June 30 that it was cutting 300 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as part of organizational restructuring within its sales and support divisions amid the AI shift. The Amsterdam-based location tech company was moving toward software-as-a-service models for its navigation products.

Rivian

Rivian reduced its headcount by approximately 140 employees, roughly 1% of its total workforce. The recent layoffs mostly affected Rivian's manufacturing team. The EV maker was trying to achieve positive gross margins while managing production costs.

Bumble

Bumble announced in an SEC filing that it would cut approximately 240 jobs, or 30% of its workforce, to enhance operational efficiency. The online dating app expected to save $40 million annually. The layoffs were part of a turnaround plan under new leadership.

Klue

Klue reportedly laid off 85 employees, which accounted for approximately 40% of its workforce. The Vancouver-based startup sold AI-powered competitive intelligence software for sales teams. The deep cuts reflected a broader pullback in SaaS spending by mid-market companies.

Google

Google downsized its smart TV division by 25% of its 300-member team to adjust its strategy. Funding for Google TV and Android TV was cut by 10%, but investment in AI projects was raised. The move was part of Google's effort to align its hardware division with more profitable software and services.

Intel

Intel said it planned to lay off 15% to 20% of workers in its Intel Foundry division starting in July. The foundry division designs, manufactures, and packages semiconductors for external clients. Intel's total workforce was 108,900 as of December 2024. It also confirmed it would wind down its auto business.

Playtika

Playtika announced it was letting go of around 90 employees, with 40 in Israel and 50 in Poland. This came after the gaming company laid off 50 employees a few weeks earlier. Playtika, which operates mobile casino and casual games, was adjusting to declining user acquisition efficiency.

Airtime

Airtime let go of around 25 employees from its 58-person team. Evernote's founder Phil Libin launched the video startup in 2020, offering AI-powered video creation tools. The cuts were part of a strategic refocus.

Microsoft

Microsoft laid off more employees just a few weeks after announcing the 6,500 job cuts in May. The most recent layoffs affected software engineers, product managers, technical program managers, marketers, and legal counsels. The company continued to reorganize its Azure and AI teams.

July 2025

Atlassian

Atlassian cut 150 roles in customer service and support, following enhancements to its platform and tools that significantly reduced support needs. The decision came via a prerecorded message from CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. The Australian software firm was leveraging AI to automate user support.

Consensys

Consensys cut about 7% of its workforce, or 47 employees, as part of a push toward profitability. The blockchain software company behind MetaMask had recently acquired a startup with around 30 staff, who stayed on. Consensys continued hiring for select roles.

Zeen

Zeen shut down operations. The social collaging platform aimed at creators was founded in 2019 and raised $9 million in funding. Its closure highlighted the persistent challenges social media startups face in building user bases and achieving long-term growth.

Scale AI

Scale AI laid off around 200 employees — roughly 14% of its workforce — and severed ties with 500 global contractors. The cuts came just weeks after Meta brought in the data-labeling startup's CEO in a $14.3 billion deal that signaled Scale AI's growing influence in the AI supply chain.

Lenovo

Lenovo planned to cut more than 100 U.S. full-time jobs, about 3% of its workforce, including positions at its Morrisville, North Carolina, campus. The PC maker employed about 5,100 U.S. workers as of February 2024. The cuts were part of a global cost reduction program.

Intel

Intel reportedly planned to lay off nearly 2,400 workers in Oregon, almost five times more than what was announced earlier in the week. The previous week, Intel announced it would lay off more than 500 employees in Oregon. The Oregon cuts represented about 20% of its workforce there.

Indeed + Glassdoor

Indeed and Glassdoor planned to eliminate approximately 1,300 jobs combined as part of a larger restructuring to combine their operations and focus on AI. The layoffs mostly affected employees in the U.S., particularly in R&D, HR, and sustainability teams. The Japanese parent company Recruit Holdings was driving the integration.

Eigen Lab

Eigen Lab laid off 29 employees as part of its reorganization, affecting 25% of the company's workforce. The Seattle-based research and engineering startup recently launched EigenCloud, a platform providing blockchain-level trust guarantees. Eigen Labs had raised $70 million in tokens from a16z Crypto.

Microsoft

Microsoft cut 9,000 employees, less than 4% of its global workforce, across teams, role types, and geographies. The reduction followed earlier layoffs of less than 1% in January, more than 6,000 in May, and at least 300 in June. Microsoft was consolidating its sales and operations units.

ByteDance

ByteDance laid off 65 employees in Bellevue, Washington. The parent company of TikTok arrived in Seattle in 2021 and had been expanding its presence by growing its TikTok Shop online shopping division. The cuts were part of a broader cost rationalization.

August 2025

Cisco

Cisco eliminated 221 positions across its Milpitas and San Francisco offices, effective October 13. The cuts were part of the company's broader workforce-reduction strategy as it shifted focus from hardware to software subscriptions and security.

Restaurant365

Restaurant365 laid off about 100 employees, around 9% of its workforce, after falling short of ambitious growth targets. The cuts affected staff across all departments. The company provides back-office software for restaurant chains.

Oracle

Oracle cut 101 jobs at its Santa Clara location, with notices issued on August 13 and terminations effective October 13. The company also disclosed nearly 200 layoffs at its Pleasanton and Redwood City offices, and planned to lay off 161 employees in Seattle. Oracle was restructuring its cloud sales teams.

F5

F5 cut 106 positions at its Seattle and Liberty Lake, Washington, offices. The layoffs affected senior engineers and managers as part of a broader global workforce reduction. The security and application delivery company was streamlining its operations.

Peloton

Peloton cut 6% of its workforce in its sixth layoff in just over a year. CEO Peter Stern said the cuts were needed to improve long-term business health. The connected fitness company was struggling to return to profitability after a post-pandemic crash.

Kaltura

Kaltura cut 10% of its workforce, about 70 employees, as part of a cost-saving effort to reduce operating expenses by $8.5 million. It was the corporate video software company's third round of layoffs since 2022. Kaltura was investing in AI-powered offerings.

Yotpo

Yotpo laid off about 200 employees, roughly 34% of its global workforce, as it shut down its email and SMS marketing operations. The Israeli-founded unicorn partnered with Attentive and Omnisend to continue supporting marketing services while investing in AI-powered tools.

Windsurf

Windsurf laid off 30 employees and offered buyouts to the remaining 200. The AI coding startup recently acquired by Cognition had a rocky stretch, including a near-acquisition by OpenAI and a reverse-acqui-hire by Google. The deal with Cognition focused more on intellectual property than talent retention.

Wondery

Wondery cut 100 jobs, and its CEO Jen Sargent departed. Amazon reorganized its audio operations, moving Wondery's audio-only podcasts under Audible and placing video-focused shows into a new Creator Services division. Amazon acquired Wondery in 2020.

September 2025

Just Eat

Just Eat eliminated around 450 jobs as part of a cost and operations review. The layoffs spanned multiple functions and countries, including customer service and sales. Europe's largest food delivery company said it was increasingly using automation and AI, shifting many manual service tasks to automated systems.

Fiverr

Fiverr planned to cut around 250 jobs, approximately 30% of its workforce, as part of a push to become a leaner, faster, and AI-focused company. The Tel Aviv-headquartered freelance services marketplace said the restructuring would reduce management layers and position it for growth with an AI-native approach.

ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter closed its Tel Aviv development center, cutting about 80 jobs. The office specialized in software, data, and AI research, including algorithm development. The California-based recruitment firm was trimming costs amid a challenging labor market.

GupShup

GupShup laid off at least 100 employees, including junior developers, just months after cutting nearly 200 jobs. The conversational AI company, preparing for an IPO within two years, raised $60 million in equity and debt in July. The ongoing cuts raised questions about its growth trajectory.

xAI

xAI laid off about a third of its data annotation team, cutting roughly 500 jobs. The move came as the company shifted focus from generalist AI tutors to specialist roles. Employees were told they would be paid through the end of their contracts but had their system access cut immediately.

Rivian

Rivian reportedly laid off about 200 workers, or 1.5% of its staff, as the company braced for the end of federal EV tax credits under President Trump's policy changes. The $7,500 incentive for new electric cars expired that month. Despite the cuts, Rivian said it was moving ahead with a lower-cost model.

Oracle

Oracle cut another 101 jobs in Seattle and 254 in San Francisco, just weeks after a wave of layoffs in August. The company had about 3,900 local employees before the cuts and declined to comment on the reasons.

Salesforce

Salesforce trimmed another 262 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters, with layoffs set to take effect November 3. The move came just weeks after CEO Marc Benioff touted AI's potential to cut customer support roles. This followed a smaller round of cuts in Seattle and Bellevue earlier that month.

October 2025

Amazon

After Reuters reported that Amazon was planning to eliminate up to 30,000 corporate jobs, roughly 10% of its 350,000 corporate employees, Amazon shared it would pursue an "overall reduction in our corporate workforce of approximately 14,000 roles." Since that news broke, Amazon laid off 660 employees across multiple New York City offices, with more expected through the year.

Rivian

Rivian cut 600 jobs, about 4% of its workforce, amid an EV market pullback, marking its third layoff that year. Details of the latest layoffs remained undisclosed, while earlier cuts in June and September affected 100 to 150 employees in its commercial and manufacturing teams.

Meta

Meta laid off approximately 600 employees across its AI infrastructure units, including the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team and other product-related roles. However, top-tier AI hires in TBD Labs, managed by new chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, were not affected. Meta was realigning its AI talent around key strategic projects.

Applied Materials

Applied Materials planned to cut about 4% of its workforce, or roughly 1,400 jobs, to streamline operations amid tighter U.S. semiconductor export controls. The semiconductor equipment maker was adjusting to reduced demand from Chinese customers due to export restrictions.

Handshake

Handshake laid off around 100 employees in October, about 15% of its 650-person U.S. workforce. The layoffs affected various roles across its recruiting business vertical. The San Francisco-based startup connects college students with employers for early-career jobs, and faced competition from AI-powered job platforms.

Smartsheet

Smartsheet reportedly laid off over 120 employees amid a leadership transition following CEO Mark Mader's retirement. The enterprise software company, which grew to more than 3,300 employees, was acquired for $8.4 billion by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners earlier in the year, taking it private. The layoffs were part of post-acquisition integration.

Google

Google cut over 100 design roles in its cloud division, hitting U.S.-based teams especially hard, as the company shifted focus toward AI investments. Many affected employees had until early December to find a new role within Google. Additional layoffs across its Silicon Valley offices included at least 50 permanent cuts in Sunnyvale.

Paycom

Paycom reportedly laid off over 500 employees due to AI and automation improving back-office efficiencies. The Oklahoma City-based HR and payroll software company provided affected workers with severance packages, outplacement services, and access to internal job opportunities.

November 2025

Intel

Intel continued with its stated goal of cutting a significant amount of its workforce, with 59 Bay Area jobs eliminated effective November 30, according to an Employment Development Department filing. The chipmaker's ongoing restructuring was the largest in its history.

HP

HP reportedly cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide

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