The technology industry continues to experience layoffs in 2025. Over 150,000 job cuts occurred across 549 companies in 2024, as tracked by Layoffs.fyi. In the current year, more than 22,000 employees have been affected, with February alone accounting for 16,084 layoffs.
The ongoing layoffs are being tracked to provide insights into the industry’s direction and its impact on innovation and workforce. This serves as a reminder of the human consequences tied to technological advancements such as AI and automation.
The list below outlines known tech layoffs in 2025, regularly updated with new information. Tips about layoffs can be submitted confidentially.
May
- CrowdStrike: Plans to lay off 5% of its global workforce, about 500 people, to improve efficiency and focus on business scaling, according to an 8-K filing.
April
- Expedia: Laying off approximately 3% of its employees, primarily affecting midlevel roles in product and technology, as part of restructuring.
- Cars24: Reduced its workforce by 200 in product and technology divisions. The e-commerce platform recently raised $450 million at a $3.3 billion valuation.
- Meta: Over 100 layoffs in its Reality Labs division, affecting VR experience and hardware operations staff.
- Intel: Announced plans to lay off over 21,000 employees as part of a strategic move by CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
- GM: Laid off 200 employees at its electric vehicle facilities due to an EV slowdown.
- Zopper: Laid off around 100 employees, including 50 from tech and product teams.
- Turo: Will cut 150 positions following a halt in its IPO plans.
- GupShup: Laid off around 200 employees in efforts to increase efficiency.
- Forto: Cut 200 jobs, impacting about one-third of its employees, primarily affecting sales staff.
- Wicresoft: Plans to cease China operations, affecting 2,000 employees due to changes in Microsoft’s outsourcing strategy.
- Five9: Announced plans to cut 123 jobs, focusing on AI strategic areas.
- Google: Laid off employees in its platforms and devices division, impacting staff across Android, Pixel, and Chrome projects.
- Microsoft: Considering further layoffs to optimize the workforce ratio of programmers to managers.
- Automattic: Will lay off 16% of its workforce across various departments.
- Canva: Cut 10 to 12 technical writer positions after implementing AI tools.
March
- Northvolt: Laid off 2,800 employees after filing for bankruptcy.
- Block: Let go of 931 employees in a reorganization effort.
- Brightcove: Impacted 198 U.S.-based employees post-acquisition by Bending Spoons.
- Acxiom: Laid off 130 employees amidst a looming merger.
- Sequoia Capital: Plans to close its Washington, D.C., office, affecting its policy team.
- Siemens: Announced plans to cut 5,600 jobs to enhance competitiveness in its sectors.
- HelloFresh: Reported layoffs of 273 employees as it consolidates operations in Texas.
- Otorio: Reduced employees post-acquisition by Armis.
- ActiveFence: Plans to lay off 22 employees as part of a streamlining process.
- D-ID: Plans to cut 22 jobs following a partnership with Microsoft.
- NASA: Announced shutdown of several offices.
- Zonar Systems: Reportedly laid off some staff, though details are unclear.
- Wayfair: Plans to cut 340 employees in its tech division.
- HPE: Will reduce its workforce by 2,500 employees following a drop in shares.
- TikTok: Plans to lay off 300 workers in Dublin.
- LiveRamp: Announced layoffs affecting 65 employees.
- Ola Electric: Set to lay off over 1,000 employees amid financial challenges.
- Rec Room: Decreased headcount by 16% for strategic reasons.
- ANS Commerce: Was shut down, details on affected employees are unknown.
February
- HP: Plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs under its restructuring plan.
- GrubHub: Announced 500 job cuts post-sale to Wonder Group.
- Autodesk: Plans to lay off 1,350 employees to reshape its business model.
- Google: Planning cuts in its HR and cloud units.
- Nautilus: Reduced workforce by 16%.
- eBay: Reportedly cutting employees in Israel.
- Starbucks: Cut 1,100 jobs and began outsourcing tech work.
- Commercetools: Laid off dozens after missing sales growth targets.
- Dayforce: Will cut approximately 5% of its workforce.
- Expedia: Reported further layoffs, details of the total number are unknown.
- Skybox Security: Ceased operations, affecting 300 employees.
- HerMD: Will shut down operations, affecting an unspecified number of employees.
- Zendesk: Cut 51 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters.
- Vendease: Cut 120 employees in its second round of layoffs within five months.
- Logically: Laid off employees as part of cost-cutting measures.
- Blue Origin: Plans layoffs impacting 1,000 employees.
- Redfin: Plans around 450 job cuts following a new partnership.
- Sophos: Laying off 6% of its workforce shortly after an acquisition.
- Zepz: Plans to cut nearly 200 employees.
- Unity: Conducted layoffs, though specific numbers are unknown.
- JustWorks: Announced nearly 200 job cuts for economic precaution.
- Bird: Cut 120 jobs following a strategic realignment.
- Sprinklr: Laid off about 500 employees after disappointing performance.
- Sonos: Let go of approximately 200 employees.
- Workday: Laid off 1,750 employees.
- Okta: Laid off 180 employees.
- Cruise: Plans layoffs as it prepares to shut down operations.
- Salesforce: Reportedly eliminating over 1,000 jobs.
January
- Cushion: Shut down operations with more than $20 million in funding prior.
- Placer.ai: Laid off 150 employees in the U.S.
- Amazon: Laid off workers in its communications department.
- Stripe: Plans to lay off 300 people but also aims to increase headcount by year-end.
- Textio: Laid off 15 employees in restructuring efforts.
- Pocket FM: Announced 75 job cuts for long-term sustainability.
- Aurora Solar: Plans layoffs in response to industry challenges.
- Meta: Announced 5% workforce cuts focusing on low-performing employees.
- Wayfair: Plans to cut up to 730 jobs due to Germany exit.
- Pandion: Shutting down operations, impacting 63 employees.
- Icon: Laying off 114 employees as part of realignment.
- Altruist: Cut 37 jobs while pursuing aggressive hiring.
- Aqua Security: Plans layoffs for strategic reorganization.
- SolarEdge Technologies: Plans to lay off 400 employees in its fourth round of layoffs.
- Level: Abruptly shut down after a failed acquisition attempt.
This list updates regularly to reflect the latest changes.
