The tech industry's workforce contraction, which saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies in 2024, continued unabated into 2025. By the end of the year, over 160,000 additional workers had been laid off, according to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi. This article provides a comprehensive, month-by-month account of all known tech layoffs in 2025, reflecting the industry's ongoing restructuring, the embrace of artificial intelligence, and shifting market dynamics.

January 2025

January set the tone for a volatile year. Amazon laid off dozens of employees in its communications department, citing a need to "move faster" and bring teams closer to customers. Stripe cut 300 workers, though the fintech giant planned to grow its total headcount by 17% elsewhere. Meta announced it would cut 5% of its staff—about 3,600 employees—targeting "low performers" to prepare for an intense year. Wayfair eliminated up to 730 jobs (3% of its workforce) as it exited Germany to focus on physical retail. Other notable cuts included Pocket FM (75 jobs), Aurora Solar (58), and the shutdowns of fintech startups Cushion and Level. Aqua Security, SolarEdge Technologies, and Pandion also made significant reductions, highlighting early-year pressure across sectors.

February 2025

By February, the pace accelerated dramatically, with over 16,000 workers laid off. Major reductions included HP cutting up to 2,000 jobs as part of its "Future Now" restructuring plan, and GrubHub laying off 500 employees after being acquired by Wonder Group. Autodesk announced 1,350 cuts (9% of its workforce), while Workday laid off 1,750 employees (8.5% of its headcount). Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company, cut 50% of its workforce (including CEO Marc Whitten) as it prepared to shut down operations under General Motors. Other significant layoffs included Salesforce (over 1,000 jobs), Blue Origin (10% of its workforce, over 1,000 roles), Sonos (200), Unity (undisclosed), and Sprinklr (500). eBay, Starbucks, and Redfin also made notable cuts. The month underscored a broad-based reassessment of headcount across both established firms and startups.

March 2025

March saw 8,834 workers affected. Siemens announced plans to cut approximately 5,600 jobs globally in its automation and EV charging businesses to improve competitiveness. Northvolt laid off 2,800 employees (62% of its staff) after filing for bankruptcy. Block cut 931 workers (8% of its workforce) as part of a reorganization—CEO Jack Dorsey emphasized the cuts were not financial or AI-driven. Brightcove laid off 198 employees (two-thirds of its US workforce) after being acquired by Bending Spoons. TikTok cut up to 300 workers in Dublin, and Ola Electric laid off over 1,000 employees and contractors in a second round of cuts within five months. Other layoffs included HPE (2,500), Wayfair (340), LiveRamp (65), and Rec Room (16%). The month also saw closures of ANS Commerce and the sequestration of several NASA offices due to DOGE directives.

April 2025

April was the heaviest month, with more than 24,500 employees laid off. Intel announced a massive cut of over 21,000 workers (roughly 20% of its workforce) ahead of its Q1 earnings call under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. NetApp eliminated 700 jobs (6% of its workforce), and Electronic Arts let go of 300-400 employees, including 100 at Respawn Entertainment. Expedia cut about 3% of its staff, focusing on midlevel product and tech roles. Meta laid off over 100 employees in its Reality Labs division. Other significant cuts included GM (200 at its Factory Zero), Forto (200), Turo (150), and Zopper (100). Automattic (WordPress.com) laid off 16% of its workforce—over 270 employees—and Canva let go of 10-12 technical writers, reinforcing the trend of AI replacing human roles. Microsoft contemplated additional layoffs for May, signaling ongoing uncertainty.

May 2025

May saw 10,397 job cuts. Microsoft executed one of its largest layoffs, cutting over 6,500 jobs (3% of its global workforce). Chegg laid off 248 employees (22% of its workforce) as students turned to AI tools. CrowdStrike cut 500 workers (5% of its global headcount) as part of a strategic plan to reach $10 billion in ARR. Match Group reduced its workforce by 13%, and Beam, a British climate startup, shut down entirely, letting go of approximately 200 employees. Hims & Hers downsized by 68 employees, while Amazon laid off around 100 workers from its devices and services division. General Fusion cut 25% of its workforce, and Deep Instinct reduced its headcount by 20 employees.

June 2025

June was relatively lighter, with 1,606 cuts. Bumble laid off 240 employees (30% of its workforce) to save $40 million annually. Intel confirmed it would cut 15-20% of workers in its Intel Foundry division starting in July. TomTom cut 300 jobs (10% of its workforce) due to organizational restructuring amid the AI shift. Klue, a Canadian startup, laid off 85 employees (40% of its workforce). Google downsized its smart TV division by 25% (about 75 employees), while Microsoft continued layoffs affecting software engineers, product managers, and legal counsel. Rivian reduced headcount by 140 employees, and Playtika cut around 90 employees across Israel and Poland. Airtime, a video startup from Evernote's founder, laid off 25 staff.

July 2025

July rebounded sharply with 16,327 layoffs. Microsoft cut 9,000 employees (less than 4% of its global workforce) across multiple teams and geographies. Intel reportedly planned to lay off nearly 2,400 workers in Oregon—five times more than earlier announced. Indeed and Glassdoor together eliminated approximately 1,300 jobs as part of a restructuring to focus on AI. Atlassian cut 150 roles in customer service and support, citing reduced support needs due to platform enhancements. ByteDance laid off 65 employees in Bellevue, Washington. Scale AI cut around 200 employees (14% of its workforce) and severed ties with 500 global contractors. Other cuts included Consensys (47), Lenovo (over 100), and Eigen Lab (29). The month highlighted the growing role of AI in displacing traditional roles while companies reinvested in automation.

August 2025

August saw 6,302 cuts. Cisco eliminated 221 positions across its Milpitas and San Francisco offices as part of a broader workforce-reduction strategy. Oracle cut 101 jobs in Santa Clara and 161 in Seattle, following earlier waves. Peloton cut 6% of its workforce in its sixth layoff in just over a year. Yotpo laid off about 200 employees (34% of its global workforce) as it shut down its email and SMS marketing operations. Windsurf, an AI coding startup recently acquired by Cognition, laid off 30 employees and offered buyouts to remaining staff. Wondery, Amazon's podcast division, cut 100 jobs and saw its CEO depart. Kaltura cut 10% of its workforce (about 70 employees), and Restaurant365 laid off about 100 employees (9% of its workforce) after falling short of growth targets.

September 2025

September recorded 4,152 layoffs. xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, laid off about a third of its data annotation team—roughly 500 jobs—as it shifted focus from generalist AI tutors to specialist roles. Fiverr cut around 250 jobs (30% of its workforce) to become a leaner, AI-focused company. Just Eat eliminated about 450 jobs as it increasingly used automation and AI. ZipRecruiter closed its Tel Aviv development center, cutting about 80 jobs. GupShup laid off at least 100 employees, just months after cutting nearly 200. Rivian laid off about 200 workers (1.5% of its staff) due to the expiration of federal EV tax credits. Oracle cut 101 jobs in Seattle and 254 in San Francisco, while Salesforce trimmed 262 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters. The month reinforced the dual pressures of AI integration and changing regulatory environments.

October 2025

October saw 18,510 layoffs, making it the second-largest month. Amazon announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 corporate jobs (roughly 10% of its corporate workforce), later refining that to 14,000 specific roles. By the end of the month, Amazon had laid off 660 employees across multiple New York City offices. Rivian cut 600 jobs (4% of its workforce) amid an EV market pullback. Meta laid off approximately 600 employees across its AI infrastructure units, though top-tier AI hires were spared. Applied Materials cut about 4% of its workforce (1,400 jobs) due to tighter US semiconductor export controls. Handshake laid off around 100 employees (15% of its US workforce). Smartsheet cut over 120 employees amid a leadership transition. Google cut over 100 design roles in its cloud division, and Paycom laid off over 500 employees due to AI and automation driving back-office efficiencies.

November 2025

November had 8,932 cuts. Intel continued its workforce reduction with 59 Bay Area jobs eliminated. HP announced plans to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2028. Apple cut several sales positions handling business and government accounts as it streamlined its go-to-market strategy. Playtika laid off 700–800 employees (20% of its workforce), its fifth round since 2022. Pipe laid off about 200 employees (half its workforce) to push toward profitability. Synopsys cut roughly 10% of its workforce (about 2,000 employees) as part of a restructuring tied to its acquisition of Ansys. Deepwatch laid off 60–80 employees, citing AI as a factor. Axonius cut about 100 employees (10% of its staff). MyBambu permanently closed local operations, laying off all 141 employees. Hewlett-Packard removed 52 positions at its San Jose campus.

December 2025

December was the lightest month, with only 300 confirmed layoffs. Zebra Technologies began winding down its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) business after acquiring Fetch Robotics in 2021, with most employees expected to leave by year-end. Amazon cut 84 jobs in Seattle and Bellevue. Lusha laid off 8% of its workforce (about 24 employees) as part of a restructuring. Tenstorrent cut 7.5% of its workforce (reducing headcount to about 1,000) as it shifted focus from enterprise to individual developers. Payoneer let go of about 60 employees globally (6% of its workforce). VSCO laid off 24 employees to refocus on professional photographers. Mobileye cut 200 employees (4% of its global workforce), mostly in Israel. Inside Inbound Health shut down entirely on December 1, after raising more than $50 million.

The pattern across 2025 is clear: AI adoption, market uncertainty, and a relentless focus on efficiency drove layoffs at both large corporations and startups. While some companies repositioned for growth in AI and automation, the human cost remained significant, with tens of thousands of workers affected each month. The year ended with cautious optimism, but the trend of restructuring shows no signs of abating as the industry continues to evolve.

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