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Introduction to Tech Layoffs in 2025
The tech industry has been experiencing a wave of layoffs, with over 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies in 2024, according to Layoffs.fyi. This trend has continued into 2025, with more than 22,000 workers affected by reductions in the tech industry so far. In February 2025 alone, a staggering 16,084 cuts took place. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the situation, we are tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025.
Monthly Breakdown of Layoffs
Below is a list of known tech layoffs that have occurred in 2025, which will be updated regularly. If you have information about a layoff, you can contact us here. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can also contact us here.
December 2025
In December 2025, several companies announced layoffs, including Payoneer, which will let go of about 30 employees in Israel and a similar number of staff overseas, and VSCO, which laid off 24 employees as part of a restructuring to refocus on tools for professional photographers. Mobileye is also reportedly cutting 200 employees, about 4% of its global workforce.
November 2025
In November 2025, Intel continued with its stated goal of cutting a significant amount of its workforce, with 59 Bay Area jobs eliminated. HP is reportedly set to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2028 as it looks to streamline operations and leverage AI to speed up product development and boost efficiency. Apple is also cutting several sales positions handling accounts ranging from business and schools to government agencies.
October 2025
In October 2025, Amazon announced plans to eliminate around 14,000 roles in its corporate workforce. Rivian is cutting 600 jobs, about 4% of its workforce, amid an EV market pullback. Meta has laid off approximately 600 employees across its AI infrastructure units, including the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team and other product-related roles.
September 2025
In September 2025, Just Eat will eliminate around 450 jobs as part of a cost and operations review. Fiverr plans to cut around 250 jobs, approximately 30% of its workforce, as part of a push to become a leaner, faster, and AI-focused company. ZipRecruiter is closing its Tel Aviv development center, cutting about 80 jobs.
August 2025
In August 2025, Cisco will eliminate 221 positions across its Milpitas and San Francisco offices. Restaurant365 laid off about 100 employees, around 9% of its workforce, after falling short of ambitious growth targets. Oracle is set to cut 101 jobs at its Santa Clara location, with notices issued on August 13 and terminations effective October 13.
July 2025
In July 2025, Atlassian cut 150 roles in customer service and support, following enhancements to its platform and tools that have significantly reduced support needs. Consensys is cutting about 7% of its workforce, or 47 employees, as part of a push toward profitability. Zeen is shutting down operations, per a report by Business Insider.
June 2025
In June 2025, TomTom announced that the company is cutting 300 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as part of organizational restructuring within its sales and support divisions amid the AI shift. Rivian reduced its headcount by approximately 140 employees, accounting for roughly 1% of its total workforce. Bumble announced that it will cut approximately 240 jobs, or 30% of its workforce, to enhance operational efficiency and allocate the resulting savings to the development of new products and technologies.
May 2025
In May 2025, Hims & Hers plans to downsize its workforce by letting go of 68 employees, approximately 4% of its total staff. Amazon is reportedly laying off around 100 employees from its devices and services division, which encompasses various businesses like the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring video doorbells, and Zoox robotaxis. Microsoft will cut over 6,500 jobs, affecting 3% of its worldwide workforce.
April 2025
In April 2025, NetApp is reportedly eliminating 700 jobs, affecting 6% of its total workforce, as it reorganizes for operational efficiency. Electronic Arts is letting go of approximately 300 to 400 employees, including around 100 at Respawn Entertainment, to focus on its “long-term strategic priorities.” Expedia is laying off around 3% of its employees as part of its restructuring.
March 2025
In March 2025, Northvolt laid off 2,800 employees, affecting 62% of its total staff, weeks after the embattled Swedish battery maker filed for bankruptcy. Block let go of 931 employees, around 8% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization. Brightcove has laid off 198 employees, who make up about two-thirds of its U.S. workforce, per a media report.
February 2025
In February 2025, HP will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its “Future Now” restructuring plan that hopes to save the company $300 million before the end of its fiscal year. GrubHub announced 500 job cuts after it was sold to Wonder Group for $650 million. Autodesk announced plans to lay off 1,350 employees, affecting 9% of its total workforce, in an attempt to reshape its GTM model.
January 2025
In January 2025, Cushion has shut down operations, CEO Paul Kesserwani announced on LinkedIn. Placer.ai laid off 150 employees based in the U.S., affecting roughly 18% of its total workforce, in an effort to reach profitability. Amazon laid off dozens of workers in its communications department in order to help the company “move faster, increase ownership, strengthen our culture, and bring teams closer to customers.”
Conclusion
The tech industry has been experiencing a significant wave of layoffs, with thousands of jobs cut across various companies in 2025. This list will be updated regularly to reflect the latest developments. For more information, visit Here
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