A Comprehensive Analysis of Tech Layoffs in 2025
The tech layoff trend persists into 2025. Per Layoffs.fyi, an independent tracker of job cuts, over 150,000 positions were eliminated in 2024 across 549 companies. This year, layoffs have already affected more than 22,000 tech employees, with a staggering 16,084 layoffs occurring merely in February.
We are actively tracking tech layoffs in 2025 to help illustrate workforce reduction trends and their implications for innovation in various industries. As companies increasingly incorporate AI and automation, this tracker underscores the human toll of layoffs, highlighting the significant stakes associated with accelerated innovation.
Below, you’ll find a comprehensive log of known tech layoffs in 2025, updated regularly. If you possess information regarding a layoff, we encourage you to contact us. You can also reach out anonymously.
June
Playtika
The company is set to eliminate around 90 positions, with 40 in Israel and 50 in Poland. This decision follows a prior layoff affecting 50 workers just weeks ago.
Airtime
The firm has reduced its staff by about 25 out of a total of 58 employees, as confirmed to TechCrunch. Founded in 2020 by Evernote’s Phil Libin, Airtime provides tools such as Airtime Creator and Airtime Camera.
Microsoft
Has begun another round of layoffs shortly after announcing a reduction of over 6,500 jobs in May, which impacted roughly 3% of its global workforce. The latest cuts include software engineering, product management, technical program management, marketing, and legal roles.
May
Hims & Hers
Plans to cut its workforce by 68 employees, or about 4% of its entire staff, according to Reuters. The telehealth platform based in San Francisco stated that these layoffs are not connected to a U.S. ban on the weight-loss drug Wegovy, and will continue to hire to support its long-term growth goals.
Amazon
Plans to eliminate approximately 100 positions in its devices and services division, which includes projects involving Alexa, Echo, Ring, and Zoox. Since early 2022, the company has cut around 27,000 jobs to control expenses.
Microsoft
Aims to lay off over 6,500 jobs, affecting about 3% of its global workforce. By June, the firm had around 228,000 employees worldwide, marking one of the most significant reductions since cutting 10,000 positions in 2023.
Chegg
Reportedly intends to cut 248 jobs, representing roughly 22% of its workforce, to improve operational efficiency. This San Francisco-based edtech company, which offers textbook rentals and tutoring, has experienced significant declines in web traffic as students opt for AI tools over traditional services.
Match
Plans to cut its workforce by 13% as part of a reorganization aimed at cost reduction and margin improvement.
CrowdStrike
Plans to eliminate about 5% of its workforce, around 500 roles, as part of a “strategic initiative” designed to boost operational efficiency while targeting $10 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue, according to its 8-K filing.
General Fusion
Has cut approximately 25% of its workforce. The Vancouver-based firm is focused on developing fusion energy technology and has secured $440 million from investors, including Jeff Bezos and Temasek.
Deep Instinct
Laid off 20 employees, which amounts to 10% of its workforce, following a similar reduction in April 2023 that affected a comparable number.
Beam
Ceased operations just months after announcing major expansion plans, terminating around 200 employees, as noted in a LinkedIn update by the head of talent.
April
NetApp
Is reportedly cutting 700 positions, about 6% of its employees, as part of an operational restructuring. The San Francisco-based company offers data storage and cloud services for enterprises.
Electronic Arts
Plans to lay off around 300 to 400 employees, including about 100 at Respawn Entertainment, to align with its long-term strategic goals, per Bloomberg.
Expedia
Plans a workforce reduction of about 3% during a restructuring process, mainly affecting mid-level positions in product and technology teams. This follows previous layoffs that impacted the global marketing team in early March.
Cars24
Has cut around 200 jobs in its product and technology departments due to restructuring. This Indian e-commerce platform for second-hand vehicles provides services like buying, selling, and financing pre-owned cars. In 2023, it secured $450 million at a valuation of $3.3 billion.
Meta
Is eliminating over 100 roles in its Reality Labs division, which focuses on virtual reality and wearable technology, as per The Verge. These layoffs will affect teams working on VR projects for Meta’s Quest headsets and hardware operations, with the goal of optimizing processes in both areas.
Intel
Announced plans to reduce its workforce by over 21,000 employees, roughly 20% of its total staff, in April. This decision comes just ahead of Intel’s Q1 earnings call, led by the recently appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
GM
Is cutting 200 jobs at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck, which produces GM’s electric vehicles. This action is unrelated to tariffs and is due to a slowdown in EV production.
Zopper
Has let go of approximately 100 employees since the start of 2025. Recently, around 50 workers from the tech and product teams were affected in the latest round of cuts. The Indian insurtech startup has raised $125 million to date.
Turo
Plans to reduce its workforce by 150 jobs after deciding against its IPO, according to Bloomberg. The car rental platform, which had around 1,000 employees in 2024, stated that these layoffs are part of its long-term growth strategy amidst uncertain economic conditions.
GupShup
Laid off about 200 employees to enhance efficiency and profitability, marking the startup’s second layoff round in five months after a previous cut of around 300 in December. Backed by Tiger Global and Fidelity, the conversational AI firm was valued at $1.4 billion in 2021, operating in both San Francisco and India.
Forto
Has reportedly cut 200 roles, impacting approximately one-third of its workforce, particularly in sales.
Wicresoft
Will cease operations in China, affecting around 2,000 employees, after Microsoft decided to stop outsourcing support to Wicresoft due to increasing trade tensions. Founded in 2022, Wicresoft employs over 10,000 people and is Microsoft’s first joint venture in China.
Five9
Plans to eliminate 123 jobs, impacting about 4% of its workforce, as reported by MarketWatch. The software company is focusing on key strategic areas, especially artificial intelligence, for sustainable expansion.
Laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, including Android, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser, according to The Information.
Microsoft
Is considering additional layoffs expected to occur by May, as per Business Insider’s report. The company is contemplating cutting middle management roles and non-developer positions to improve the ratio of developers to product managers.
Automattic
The firm behind WordPress.com is laying off 16% of its workforce across multiple departments. Before these layoffs, the company employed 1,744 people, indicating over 270 positions may be affected.
Canva
Has let go of 10 to 12 technical writers about nine months after encouraging staff to use generative AI tools. The firm, valued at $26 billion in 2024, employed approximately 5,500 people.
March
Northvolt
Laid off 2,800 employees, which represents 62% of its total workforce. This action followed the recent bankruptcy filing of the struggling Swedish battery manufacturer.
Block
Cut 931 positions, accounting for about 8% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization, according to an internal memo seen by TechCrunch. Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO, stated that the layoffs were not financially motivated nor were they aimed at replacing staff with AI.
Brightcove
Laid off 198 employees, which is roughly two-thirds of its U.S. workforce. This decision follows the company’s acquisition by Bending Spoons, an Italian app developer, for $233 million. Brightcove had about 600 staff members globally as of December 2023, with 300 in the U.S.
Acxiom
Is reported to have laid off 130 employees, representing 3.5% of its 3,700-person workforce. Owned by IPG, these layoffs come shortly after shareholders approved a potential merger between IPG and Omnicom Group.
Sequoia Capital
Plans to close its Washington, D.C. office and dissolve its policy team there by the end of March, as confirmed by TechCrunch. Sequoia established this office five years ago to strengthen its connections with policymakers, but only three full-time employees are expected to be impacted.
Siemens
Plans to cut about 5,600 jobs globally across its automation and electric-vehicle charging sectors to enhance competitiveness.
HelloFresh
Is reportedly laying off 273 employees as it closes its distribution hub in Grand Prairie, Texas, consolidating operations to another facility in Irving to better manage regional volume.
Otorio
Laid off 45 jobs, which is over half of its total workforce, after being acquired by cybersecurity firm Armis for $120 million in March.
ActiveFence
Is set to cut 22 positions, representing around 7% of its workforce. Most layoffs will affect employees based in Israel as the company works on streamlining operations.
D-ID
Plans to cut 22 positions, nearly a quarter of its workforce, following the announcement of its strategic partnership with Microsoft.
NASA
Announced it will close various offices, including the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, as well as the DEI branch, aligning with Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative.
Zonar Systems
Reportedly laid off some staff, according to LinkedIn posts from ex-employees. The company has yet to confirm the layoffs, and the full number of affected workers remains uncertain.
Wayfair
Plans to reduce its technology division workforce by 340 positions as part of a restructuring initiative.
HPE
Will cut 2,500 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, following a 19% drop in shares during the first fiscal quarter.
TikTok
Plans to lay off up to 300 employees in Dublin, representing about 10% of its workforce in Ireland.
LiveRamp
Has announced layoffs affecting 65 employees, which is around 5% of its total workforce.
Ola Electric
Is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by over 1,000 employees and contractors as part of a cost-saving initiative. This will mark the company’s second layoff within five months.
Rec Room
Reduced its workforce by 16% as the gaming startup seeks to become “scrappier” and “more efficient.”
ANS Commerce
Has shut down operations just three years post-acquisition by Flipkart, with the number of affected employees remaining unknown.
February
HP
Plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its “Future Now” restructuring initiative, aiming to save $300 million by the end of its fiscal year.
GrubHub
Announced 500 job cuts after its sale to Wonder Group for $650 million, which impacts over 20% of its previous workforce.
Autodesk
Plans to eliminate 1,350 positions, affecting 9% of its workforce, as part of a strategy to redefine its go-to-market model. The company also plans to downsize its facilities but will not close any offices.
Is preparing for job cuts in its People Operations and cloud organization teams as part of a reorganization, providing a voluntary exit program to People Operations employees based in the U.S.
Nautilus
Has reduced its team by 25 employees, constituting 16% of its workforce. The company aims to launch a commercial version of its proteome analysis platform in 2026.
eBay
Plans to cut several dozen roles in Israel, potentially affecting up to 10% of its 250-person workforce in that region.
Starbucks
Plans to lay off 1,100 jobs among its technology teams as part of a reorganization effort, outsourcing certain tech duties to third-party vendors.
Commercetools
Recently laid off dozens of staff, including about 10% in one day, after failing to meet sales growth targets. The “headless commerce” platform was previously valued at $1.9 billion.
Dayforce
Plans to cut roughly 5% of its workforce under a new initiative aimed at cost improvement and growth.
Expedia
Is continuing its workforce reduction as part of a cost-cutting strategy, though the specific number of cuts has not been disclosed. In the previous year, about 1,500 roles were eliminated in its Product & Technology division.
Skybox Security
Ceased operations and laid off staff after selling its technology and business to Israeli cybersecurity firm Tufin, impacting approximately 300 employees.
HerMD
Is shutting down operations amid “ongoing challenges in healthcare.” The number of employees affected remains unclear. In 2023, the women’s health startup raised $18 million for growth.
Zendesk
Laid off 51 staff at its San Francisco headquarters, according to state filings. This comes after an earlier 8% workforce reduction in 2023.
Vendease
Cut 120 employees, affecting 44% of its total staff, marking the second layoff round in five months for the Y Combinator-backed Nigerian startup.
Logically
Reportedly laid off several employees as part of a new cost-reduction strategy aimed at ensuring long-term success in fighting online misinformation.
Blue Origin
Plans to lay off about 10% of its workforce, impacting over 1,000 employees. An internal email indicated that engineering and program management positions will be most affected.
Redfin
Announced in an SEC filing that it will eliminate around 450 jobs between February and July 2025, with a comprehensive restructuring expected to finalize in the fall after a new partnership with Zillow.
Sophos
Is cutting 6% of its workforce, as confirmed to TechCrunch. The layoffs occur shortly after the cybersecurity firm acquired Secureworks for $859 million.
Zepz
Plans to cut nearly 200 roles while implementing redundancy measures and winding down operations in Poland and Kenya.
Unity
Reportedly conducted another round of layoffs, but the exact number of affected employees is not yet known.
JustWorks
Laid off nearly 200 individuals, as stated by CEO Mike Seckler, who cited potential adverse conditions such as economic downturns and rising interest rates.
Bird
Let go of 120 employees, approximately one-third of its total workforce, as reported by TechCrunch. This follows a year after the Dutch startup reduced its headcount by 90 during a rebranding phase.
Sprinklr
Laid off around 500 employees, which makes up 15% of its workforce, attributing the layoffs to poor business performance. This follows two prior rounds of layoffs impacting about 200 employees.
Sonos
Reportedly reduced its workforce by around 200 employees, according to The Verge. This follows another cut of 100 positions in August 2024 during a previous layoff round.
Workday
Laid off 1,750 employees, confirmed independently by TechCrunch based on initial Bloomberg reports. This represents roughly 8.5% of the company’s total workforce.
Okta
Laid off 180 employees, as confirmed to TechCrunch. This follows a significant layoff of 400 workers just over a year prior.
Cruise
Is eliminating 50% of its workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten and other key executives, in preparation for winding down operations. The remaining portions of the autonomous vehicle firm will be integrated into General Motors.
Salesforce
Is reportedly laying off more than 1,000 employees, even as it actively recruits for new AI-focused roles.
January
Cushion
Has ceased operations, as announced by CEO Paul Kesserwani on LinkedIn. The fintech startup held a post-money valuation of $82.4 million in 2022, according to PitchBook.
Placer.ai
Laid off 150 employees based in the U.S., constituting about 18% of its workforce, as part of a strategy to enhance profitability.
Amazon
Cut several roles in its communications department to enable the company “to move faster, increase ownership, strengthen our culture, and bring teams closer to customers.”
Stripe
Is reportedly reducing its workforce by 300 employees based on a leaked memo from Business Insider. However, the fintech giant aims to expand its overall headcount by 17% moving forward.
Textio
Laid off 15 employees as the augmented writing startup undergoes a restructuring process.
Pocket FM
Plans to reduce its workforce by 75 employees to “ensure the long-term sustainability and success” of the business. This follows a previous layoff of 200 writers in July 2024, shortly after a partnership with ElevenLabs.
Aurora Solar
Plans to eliminate 58 roles due to ongoing macroeconomic challenges and uncertainties within the solar industry.
Meta
Informed employees through an internal memo that it plans to reduce 5% of its workforce, targeting “low performers” as it braces for “a challenging year” ahead. According to its latest quarterly report, Meta employs over 72,000 people.
Wayfair
Plans to cut as many as 730 jobs, or about 3% of its total workforce, as it ceases operations in Germany and shifts focus to physical retailers.
Pandion
Is ceasing operations, which will impact 63 employees. The delivery startup mentioned that employees would receive pay through January 15, without severance packages.
Icon
Laid off 114 employees as part of a reorganization aimed at focusing on a robotic printing system.
Altruist
Eliminated 37 positions, reflecting around 10% of its total workforce, despite pursuing “aggressive” hiring objectives.
Aqua Security
Is cutting several jobs across its global operations as part of a strategic effort to increase profitability.
SolarEdge Technologies
Plans to lay off 400 jobs globally, marking its fourth round of layoffs since January 2024 as the solar sector continues to encounter difficulties.
Level
The fintech startup, established in 2018, has abruptly closed this year. An email from CEO Paul Aaron indicated that this closure followed an unsuccessful search for a buyer, with Employer.com currently considering a prospective acquisition offer.
This list is consistently updated.
As of April 24, 2025, we have corrected the reported number of layoffs from March.
