A Comprehensive Analysis of Tech Layoffs in 2025

The trend of layoffs in the tech sector persists into 2025. Last year saw over 150,000 job losses across 549 firms, as tracked by Layoffs.fyi. So far, this year has witnessed more than 22,000 tech roles being cut, with a substantial 16,084 positions affected in February alone.

We are keeping a close watch on tech layoffs throughout 2025 to analyze ongoing trends and their impact on innovation in various companies. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, our tracker emphasizes the human toll of layoffs and the potential risks associated with further technological advancements.

Below is a comprehensive list of confirmed tech layoffs in 2025, which will be updated regularly. If you have any information about a layoff, please contact us here. For anonymous communication, feel free to reach out here.

August

Cisco

Will eliminate 221 jobs at its offices in Milpitas and San Francisco, including 157 jobs in Santa Clara County and 64 in San Francisco, effective October 13, in accordance with filings reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. These layoffs are part of Cisco’s broader workforce reduction strategy.

Restaurant365

Laid off about 100 employees last month, representing approximately 9% of its total workforce, after failing to meet ambitious growth objectives. The layoffs spanned across all departments. The company is known for its back-office software aimed at restaurant chains.

Oracle

Plans to cut 101 positions at its facility in Santa Clara, with notifications issued on August 13 and terminations effective October 13. Following nearly 200 layoffs in Pleasanton and Redwood City, Oracle also intends to reduce its Seattle workforce by 161, according to filings with the Washington State Employment Security Department.

F5

Is cutting 106 jobs in its Seattle and Liberty Lake, Washington locations, according to a filing with the state Employment Security Department. This round of layoffs, which impacts senior engineers and managers, is part of a broader global workforce reduction, though the company has not revealed the total number of employees affected.

Peloton

Plans to reduce its workforce by 6% in its sixth layoff in just over a year. CEO Peter Stern emphasized that these cuts are vital for the business’s long-term sustainability.

Kaltura

Is decreasing its workforce by 10%, or roughly 70 employees, as part of its initiative to cut operating expenses by $8.5 million. This marks the third round of layoffs since 2022. The corporate video software company plans to maintain and gradually increase its sales and marketing budgets, driven by a robust pipeline and growing adoption of its AI-enabled solutions.

Yotpo

Will lay off around 200 employees, equating to approximately 34% of its global team, as it discontinues its email and SMS marketing operations. The unicorn from Israel is collaborating with Attentive and Omnisend to continue providing marketing services while investing in AI enhancements such as automated review summaries, intelligent sorting, and a new Loyalty Tiers system.

Windsurf

Recently laid off 30 employees and is now offering buyouts to the remaining 200. The AI coding startup, which was recently acquired by Cognition, has faced challenges, including a near-acquisition by OpenAI and a reverse-acqui-hire by Google, resulting in substantial talent loss prior to Cognition’s involvement. While initially vowing to prioritize Windsurf’s team, the arrangement now appears more centered on the startup’s intellectual assets than its personnel.

Wondery

Is cutting 100 roles, accompanied by the departure of its CEO, Jen Sargent. Amazon is reorganizing its audio operations, integrating Wondery’s audio-only podcasts within Audible and transitioning video-centric content into a new Creator Services division. Amazon bought Wondery in 2020.

July

Atlassian

Has laid off 150 roles in customer service and support due to platform improvements that have drastically reduced the need for support. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes communicated this decision through a pre-recorded message just before co-founder Scott Farquhar advocated for Australia to embrace an “AI revolution” during a public address at the Australian Press Club. Atlassian was founded in 2002.

Consensys

Is eliminating about 7% of its workforce, or 47 employees, as it aims for profitability, according to Bloomberg. This move follows the acquisition of a startup with around 30 staff members, who will remain onboard. Despite the layoffs, the blockchain software firm, well-known for its digital wallet MetaMask, continues to recruit for specific roles.

Zeen

Is shutting down, as reported by Business Insider. This social collaging platform for creators launched in 2019 and secured $9 million in funding. Its closure highlights the ongoing struggles social media startups face regarding user base expansion and sustained growth.

Scale AI

Is laying off around 200 employees — approximately 14% of its total staff — and severing ties with 500 global contractors. These layoffs come shortly after Meta acquired the data-labeling startup’s CEO in a $14.3 billion deal.

Lenovo

Plans to cut over 100 full-time positions in the U.S., about 3% of its workforce, primarily at its Morrisville, North Carolina office. As of February 2024, Lenovo employed around 5,100 individuals in the U.S.

Intel

Is reportedly preparing to lay off nearly 2,400 employees in Oregon, almost five times the previously stated figure. Earlier, Intel had indicated it would cut over 500 workers in the state, making up around 20% of its workforce, according to Bloomberg.

Indeed + Glassdoor

Plan to eliminate approximately 1,300 jobs collectively as part of a larger restructuring effort focused on merging their operations and prioritizing AI. Most layoffs will primarily target employees in the U.S., particularly in R&D, HR, and sustainability divisions, as shared in an internal memo from Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba, CEO of Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of both platforms.

Eigen Lab

Has let go of 29 employees during its restructuring, as reported by Blockworks. The Seattle-based research and engineering startup recently launched EigenCloud, which provides blockchain-level trust guarantees for any Web 2.0 or web3 application. This layoff impacts 25% of its workforce. Eigen Labs announced it raised $70 million in tokens from a16z Crypto in June.

Microsoft

Plans to cut 9,000 jobs, which is less than 4% of its global workforce across various teams, roles, and locations. This comes after several rounds of layoffs earlier this year: less than 1% in January, over 6,000 in May, and at least 300 in June.

ByteDance

Is laying off 65 employees in Bellevue, Washington, as per media reports. The parent company of TikTok has been expanding its presence in Seattle since its launch in 2021, especially with the TikTok Shop online shopping division.

June

TomTom

Announced on June 30 that it is reducing its workforce by 300 jobs, making up 10% of its total staff, amidst organizational restructuring in its sales and support divisions aligned with the AI transition. The Amsterdam-based location technology startup provides navigation and mapping solutions.

Rivian

Has downsized its workforce by around 140 employees, approximately 1% of its total headcount. Most recent layoffs primarily affected Rivian’s manufacturing team.

Bumble

Announced in an SEC filing that it will eliminate around 240 roles, or 30% of its workforce, to bolster operational efficiency. The savings will support the development of new products and technology, according to CNBC. This layoff aims to help the dating app save $40 million annually.

Klue

Has reportedly let go of 85 employees, constituting roughly 40% of its workforce. The Vancouver-based startup offers AI-driven business intelligence software, assisting tech sales professionals in gathering insights on competitors to enhance their sales strategies.

Google

Has downsized its smart TV division by 25% of its 300-member team to realign its strategy, as reported. Funding for the smart TV segment, which includes Google TV and Android TV, has been reduced by 10%, while investments in AI projects have seen an increase.

Intel

Indicated plans to lay off 15% to 20% of workers within its Intel Foundry division starting in July. The Intel Foundry focuses on designing, manufacturing, and packaging semiconductors for external clients. By December 2024, Intel employed 108,900 people, according to its annual regulatory filing. The company also confirmed plans to wind down its auto business.

Playtika

Announced plans to let go of around 90 employees, with 40 in Israel and 50 in Poland. This round of layoffs follows a recent cut of 50 positions in Israel a few weeks earlier.

Airtime

Has reduced its team by about 25 employees from its 58-person workforce, as confirmed by TechCrunch. The video startup, founded by Evernote’s Phil Libin in 2020, offers services like Airtime Creator and Airtime Camera.

Microsoft

Is executing additional layoffs shortly after announcing over 6,500 job cuts in May, which impacted around 3% of its global staff. The latest layoffs have affected software engineers, product managers, technical program managers, marketers, and legal counsel.

May

Hims & Hers

Plans to downsize by letting go of 68 employees, roughly 4% of its staff, according to Reuters. The San Francisco-based telehealth platform stated these layoffs were not related to a U.S. ban on the production of large quantities of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. The startup aims to continue hiring in alignment with its long-term growth strategy.

Amazon

Is reportedly laying off around 100 employees from its devices and services division, which encompasses businesses like the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring video doorbells, and Zoox robotaxis. Since the start of 2022, the company has cut approximately 27,000 jobs to curtail expenses.

Microsoft

Plans to eliminate over 6,500 jobs, impacting 3% of its global workforce. By June, the Seattle-headquartered firm had approximately 228,000 employees worldwide. This marks one of the company’s most significant layoffs since it cut 10,000 employees in 2023.

Chegg

Reportedly intends to let go of 248 employees, about 22% of its workforce, as part of an effort to cut costs and enhance efficiency. The San Francisco-based edtech startup, recognized for textbook rentals and tutoring services, has experienced a continuous decline in web traffic as students increasingly favor AI tools over traditional options.

Match

Is reducing its workforce by 13% as part of a restructuring aimed at cost reduction, margin enhancement, and operational streamlining.

CrowdStrike

Plans to lay off 5% of its global workforce, approximately 500 employees. The layoffs are part of a strategic initiative aimed at evolving its operations to achieve greater efficiencies as the company grows, targeting an annual recurring revenue of $10 billion, as detailed in its 8-K filing.

General Fusion

Has reduced its workforce by about 25%. The Vancouver-based company focuses on developing technology for generating fusion energy and has raised $440 million from various investors, including Jeff Bezos, Temasek, and BDC Capital.

Deep Instinct

Laid off 20 employees, which accounts for 10% of its workforce. In April 2023, the Israeli cybersecurity startup similarly reduced its workforce.

Beam

Has ceased operations just a few months after announcing significant expansion plans, as reported by Sifted. The British climate startup has laid off about 200 employees, according to a LinkedIn post from James Reynolds, the head of talent.

April

NetApp

Is reportedly eliminating 700 positions, nearly 6% of its total workforce, as part of its operational efficiency restructuring plans. Based in San Francisco, NetApp provides cloud services, data storage, and CloudOps solutions for enterprises.

Electronic Arts

Is letting go of approximately 300 to 400 employees, including around 100 from Respawn Entertainment, as part of a strategic shift to refocus on its long-term priorities, as reported by Bloomberg.

Expedia

Is cutting roughly 3% of its workforce as part of its restructuring plan, primarily impacting mid-level positions within the product and technology teams. This latest round of cuts follows earlier layoffs affecting hundreds of marketing team members globally in early March.

Cars24

Has reduced its workforce by roughly 200 positions in its product and technology divisions as part of a restructuring initiative. This India-based e-commerce platform for used vehicles offers a variety of services, including buying and selling pre-owned cars and financing. In 2023, the SoftBank-backed startup secured $450 million at a valuation of $3.3 billion.

Meta

Has let go of over 100 employees in its Reality Labs division, overseeing virtual reality and wearable technology, per The Verge. These job cuts impact personnel developing VR experiences for Meta’s Quest headsets, as well as staff managing hardware operations to enhance team coordination.

Intel

Indicated plans to cut over 21,000 employees, approximately 20% of its total workforce, in April. This decision preceded Intel’s Q1 earnings call led by recently appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who succeeded long-time chief Pat Gelsinger last year.

GM

Is laying off 200 employees at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck facility, which is responsible for producing GM’s electric vehicles. This decision occurs amid a downturn in the EV market, reportedly not attributed to tariffs.

Zopper

Has reportedly laid off around 100 employees since the start of 2025. Just this week, about 50 individuals from the tech and product teams were let go as part of the latest round of cuts. This India-based insurtech startup has raised a total of $125 million to date.

Turo

Plans to reduce its workforce by 150 positions following its decision to stop its IPO, according to Bloomberg. The San Francisco-based car rental startup, employing around 1,000 individuals in 2024, stated these layoffs would support its long-term growth strategy amid economic uncertainties.

GupShup

Laid off roughly 200 employees to boost efficiency and profitability. This marks the startup’s second round of layoffs in five months, following a reduction of about 300 employees in December. The conversational AI company, backed by Tiger Global and Fidelity, was valued at $1.4 billion in 2021, operating in San Francisco and India.

Forto

Has reportedly eliminated 200 jobs, affecting around one-third of its workforce. The German logistics startup has drastically cut its sales team.

Wicresoft

Will cease operations in China, impacting around 2,000 employees. This decision follows Microsoft’s choice to end the outsourcing of after-sales support to Wicresoft amid growing trade tensions. Wicresoft, which is Microsoft’s first joint venture in China, was established in 2022 and operates across the U.S., Europe, and Japan with over 10,000 employees.

Five9

Plans to cut 123 jobs, impacting approximately 4% of its workforce, according to MarketWatch. The software company prioritizes strategic areas like artificial intelligence for profitable growth.

Google

Has conducted layoffs affecting hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices sector, which encompasses Android, Pixel phones, the Chrome browser, and more, as reported by The Information.

Microsoft

Is considering further layoffs, which might occur by May, according to Business Insider, based on anonymous sourcing. Discussions include reducing the number of middle managers and non-coders to improve the ratio of programmers to product managers.

Automattic

The developer of WordPress.com is laying off 16% of its workforce across various departments. Prior to these layoffs, the company’s website indicated it had 1,744 employees, suggesting that more than 270 staff members could be affected.

Canva

Has let go of 10 to 12 technical writers just nine months after instructing its employees to incorporate generative AI tools wherever feasible. The company had around 5,500 employees in 2024 and was valued at $26 billion following a secondary stock sale in 2024.

March

Northvolt

Laid off 2,800 employees, impacting 62% of its total workforce, shortly after the Swedish battery maker filed for bankruptcy.

Block

Let go of 931 employees, approximately 8% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization, according to an internal email seen by TechCrunch. Jack Dorsey, the fintech firm’s co-founder and CEO, stated that the layoffs were not financially motivated or in response to replacing workers with AI.

Brightcove

Laid off 198 employees, representing about two-thirds of its U.S. workforce, as reported by various media outlets. This layoff occurred a month after the company was acquired by Bending Spoons, an Italian app developer, for $233 million. Brightcove had 600 employees globally, with 300 in the U.S., in December 2023.

Acxiom

Proposed layoffs for 130 employees, or 3.5% of its total workforce of 3,700. Acxiom is owned by IPG, and the announcement comes just a day after IPG and Omnicom Group investors approved a potential merger.

Sequoia Capital

Plans to shut its Washington, D.C. office and lay off its policy team there by the end of March, as confirmed by TechCrunch. Sequoia established this office five years ago to strengthen relations with policymakers. Reports suggest that three full-time employees will be affected by these cuts.

Siemens

Announced plans to cut approximately 5,600 jobs globally in its automation and electric vehicle charging sectors to boost competitiveness.

HelloFresh

Is reportedly letting go of 273 employees, closing its distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas, and consolidating operations to a facility in Irving to manage local volume more effectively.

Otorio

Cut 45 employees, more than half of its team, after being acquired by cybersecurity firm Armis for $120 million in March.

ActiveFence

Is reportedly reducing its workforce by 22 employees, representing 7% of its total personnel. Most affected staff are based in Israel as the company undergoes a streamlining phase. The cybersecurity firm, headquartered in New York and Tel Aviv, raised $100 million at a $500 million valuation in 2021.

D-ID

Plans to lay off 22 jobs, impacting nearly 25% of its total workforce, following the announcement of a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

NASA

Has announced plans to close several offices in alignment with Elon Musk’s DOGE, affecting its Office of Technology, Policy, Strategy, and the DEI branch in the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity.

Zonar Systems

Has reportedly laid off some staff, as indicated by LinkedIn posts from former employees. However, the company has not officially confirmed the layoffs, and the number of affected workers remains uncertain.

Wayfair

Has announced intentions to lay off 340 employees within its technology division as part of an organizational restructuring initiative.

HPE

Plans to cut 2,500 positions, or 5% of its workforce, citing a 19% drop in shares during the first fiscal quarter.

TikTok

Will lay off up to 300 workers in Dublin, approximately 10% of the company’s workforce in Ireland.

LiveRamp

Has announced plans to lay off 65 employees, impacting 5% of its total workforce.

Ola Electric

Is reportedly set to let go of over 1,000 employees and contractors as part of a cost-cutting strategy. This marks the second wave of cuts within just five months.

Rec Room

Has reduced its workforce by 16% as the gaming startup aims to adopt a more “scrappy” and “efficient” operational model.

ANS Commerce

Has shut down just three years after its acquisition by Flipkart, with the number of affected employees currently unknown.

February

HP

Plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its “Future Now” restructuring initiative, aimed at saving the company $300 million by the close of its fiscal year.

GrubHub

Has announced plans to cut 500 jobs following its sale to Wonder Group for $650 million. This round of layoffs includes over 20% of its previous workforce.

Autodesk

Has revealed plans to lay off 1,350 employees, impacting 9% of its workforce, while working on redesigning its go-to-market strategy. The company also intends to reduce its facilities without closing any offices.

Google

Is preparing for layoffs in its People Operations and cloud divisions as part of a new reorganization effort. A voluntary exit program is being offered to U.S.-based People Operations employees.

Nautilus

Has reduced its workforce by 25 employees, accounting for 16% of its staff, in anticipation of releasing a commercial version of its proteome analysis platform in 2026.

eBay

Will reportedly lay off a few dozen employees in Israel, which could affect 10% of its 250-person workforce in the country.

Starbucks

Laid off 1,100 jobs as part of a restructuring effort impacting its technology team. The coffee chain has decided to outsource some technological functions to third-party employees.

Commercetools

Laid off several employees recently, including about 10% of its staff in one day, after failing to achieve its sales growth targets. This “headless commerce” platform was valued at $1.9 billion just a few years ago.

Dayforce

Plans to reduce around 5% of its current workforce in an efficiency drive aimed at boosting profitability and growth.

Expedia

Conducted further layoffs as part of a new cost-reduction initiative, although the total number affected is currently unknown. Last year, the travel giant eliminated about 1,500 roles in its Product & Technology divisions.

Skybox Security

Has ceased operations and laid off employees following the sale of its business and technology to Israeli cybersecurity firm Tufin. These layoffs have impacted approximately 300 staff members.

HerMD

Plans to shut down its operations after transitioning from a physical model to a fully virtual women’s healthcare service. The startup, which raised $18 million in 2023, has not disclosed how many employees will be affected, stating that recent layoffs were connected to its previous in-person business model.

Zendesk

Cut 51 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters, as per state filings with the Employment Development Department. The SaaS startup previously made an 8% workforce reduction in 2023.

Vendease

Laid off 120 employees, affecting 44% of its total workforce. This round of layoffs represents the Y Combinator-backed Nigerian startup’s second job cut in just five months.

Logically

Reportedly released dozens of employees as part of a fresh cost-cutting effort, ensuring “long-term success” in the startup’s mission to combat misinformation online.

Blue Origin

Plans to reduce headcount by about 10%, impacting over 1,000 employees. An email obtained by CNN indicates that these layoffs will largely affect engineering and program management roles.

Redfin

Announced in an SEC filing that it will cut roughly 450 positions between February and July 2025, with a complete restructuring set to finalize in the fall after a new partnership with Zillow.

Sophos

Is laying off 6% of its total workforce, as confirmed to TechCrunch. These cuts occurred less than two weeks after Sophos acquired Secureworks for $859 million.

Zepz

Plans to eliminate nearly 200 roles as it introduces redundancy measures and ceases operations in Poland and Kenya.

Unity

Has reportedly conducted another round of layoffs, but the specific number of affected employees remains unclear.

JustWorks

Let go of nearly 200 employees, as noted by CEO Mike Seckler in a message to staff, citing “potential adverse events” such as a recession or increasing interest rates.

Bird

Cut 120 positions, affecting approximately one-third of its total workforce, as learned exclusively by TechCrunch. This decision came after a previous job reduction of 90 employees following its rebranding a year prior.

Sprinklr

Laid off around 500 employees, representing 15% of its workforce, citing poor business performance. These latest layoffs follow two earlier rounds that affected approximately 200 employees.

Sonos

Reportedly released around 200 employees, according to The Verge. The company previously let go of 100 staff members during a layoff round in August 2024.

Workday

Laid off 1,750 employees, as originally reported by Bloomberg and independently confirmed by TechCrunch. These cuts affected roughly 8.5% of the total headcount at the enterprise HR platform.

Okta

Laid off 180 employees, as confirmed to TechCrunch. This decision comes just over a year after the access and identity management firm let go of 400 employees.

Cruise

Is laying off 50% of its workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten and other key executives, as the company prepares to wind down operations. Remaining segments of the autonomous vehicle company will be absorbed by General Motors.

Salesforce

Is reportedly eliminating over 1,000 jobs. These layoffs occur while the tech giant actively hires employees for its new AI product lines.

January

Cushion

Has ceased operations, as announced by CEO Paul Kesserwani on LinkedIn. The fintech startup was valued at $82.4 million in 2022, according to PitchBook.

Placer.ai

Laid off 150 employees based in the U.S., affecting approximately 18% of its workforce, as part of efforts to reach profitability.

Amazon

Laid off dozens of employees in its communications department to help the company “move faster, increase ownership, strengthen our culture, and bring teams closer to customers.”

Stripe

Is laying off 300 individuals, as reported in a leaked memo by Business Insider. However, according to the memo, the fintech giant aims for a 17% headcount increase.

Textio

Laid off 15 employees as the augmented writing startup undergoes a restructuring process.

Pocket FM

Plans to cut 75 positions to ensure “long-term sustainability and success” for the company. The audio platform had previously laid off 200 writers in July 2024, months after forming a partnership with ElevenLabs.

Aurora Solar

Plans to lay off 58 employees due to persistent macroeconomic challenges and ongoing uncertainties within the solar sector.

Meta

Revealed in an internal memo plans to cut 5% of its workforce, targeting “low performers” as it gears up for “an intense year.” As of its latest quarterly report, Meta had over 72,000 employees.

Wayfair

Plans to cut up to 730 positions, nearly 3% of its workforce, as it focuses on exiting operations in Germany and pivoting towards physical retail partnerships.

Pandion

Has ceased operations, affecting 63 employees. The delivery startup confirms that staff will be paid through January 15 without severance.

Icon

Laid off 114 employees as part of a team realignment, per a new WARN notice filing, while refocusing its efforts on a robotic printing system.

Altruist

Laid off 37 employees, impacting roughly 10% of its workforce, while aggressively pursuing new hires.

Aqua Security

Is cutting several dozen employees across its global operations as part of a strategic reorganization to enhance profitability.

SolarEdge Technologies

Plans to reduce its workforce by around 400 employees globally. This marks the company’s fourth layoff round since January 2024 due to downturns in the solar market.

Level

The fintech startup established in 2018 abruptly shut down earlier this year. An email from CEO Paul Aaron indicated that the closure followed an unsuccessful effort to find a buyer; however, Employer.com is considering a new acquisition offer post-closure.

This list will be updated regularly.

On April 24, 2025, we adjusted the number of layoffs reported for March.