The tech layoff wave that began in previous years continued to escalate in 2025, with over 22,000 workers losing their jobs across the industry. Independent tracker Layoffs.fyi noted that 2024 saw more than 150,000 cuts across 549 companies, and the trend showed no signs of abating. The first quarter of 2025 alone accounted for over 27,000 reductions, with February emerging as the most severe month with 16,234 layoffs. Companies cited restructuring, shifts toward artificial intelligence, and economic uncertainty as primary drivers. This comprehensive overview details the monthly breakdown of known tech layoffs throughout 2025, illustrating the ongoing human and organizational impact.
January
Meta
Meta announced plans to cut 5% of its staff, targeting low performers. With over 72,000 employees at the time, this affected approximately 3,600 roles. The company described the cuts as preparation for an intense year ahead.
Wayfair
Wayfair eliminated up to 730 jobs, roughly 3% of its workforce, as it exited operations in Germany and refocused on physical retail. The move aimed to streamline international operations.
Other January cuts
Stripe laid off 300 employees while still planning to grow its headcount by 17%. SolarEdge Technologies cut 400 positions, its fourth layoff round since early 2024 amid a solar industry downturn. Placer.ai reduced its workforce by 150, or 18%, to reach profitability. Amazon laid off dozens in communications, and Aqua Security cut dozens for strategic reorganization. Smaller startups like Altruist (37 jobs), Textio (15), and Pocket FM (75) also made reductions. The total for January reached 2,403 employees.
February
Salesforce and Workday
Salesforce eliminated more than 1,000 jobs while simultaneously hiring for AI product sales. Workday laid off 1,750 employees, around 8.5% of its headcount, as part of an efficiency drive. These two enterprise software giants represented a significant portion of February's cuts.
Other major cuts
HP cut up to 2,000 jobs under its "Future Now" restructuring plan. Autodesk laid off 1,350 employees (9% of its workforce) to reshape its go-to-market model. Okta laid off 180 employees, following a previous round of 400 cuts. Cruise laid off 50% of its workforce, including its CEO, as the autonomous vehicle company wound down operations under GM. Blue Origin laid off about 10% (over 1,000 employees) in engineering and program management. Other notable cuts included Sonos (200 employees), Redfin (450 positions), Sprinklr (500 employees), Zepz (200), JustWorks (200), and Bird (120). The month ended with 16,234 layoffs.
March
Block and Northvolt
Block (formerly Square) let go of 931 employees, about 8% of its workforce. CEO Jack Dorsey emphasized these cuts were not financial or AI-driven but part of a reorganization. Meanwhile, Swedish battery maker Northvolt laid off 2,800 employees (62% of its staff) after filing for bankruptcy.
Additional cuts
Brightcove laid off 198 employees, two-thirds of its U.S. workforce, following an acquisition by Bending Spoons. Siemens announced 5,600 job cuts in its automation and EV charging businesses. HelloFresh cut 273 jobs and closed a distribution center. TikTok cut up to 300 workers in Dublin. Ola Electric laid off over 1,000 employees and contractors. Other cuts included Wayfair (340 tech roles), HPE (2,500), Rec Room (16% reduction), and LiveRamp (65). Total for March: 8,834 employees.
April
Intel's massive cut
Intel announced plans to lay off more than 21,000 employees, roughly 20% of its workforce. The move came under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan ahead of Q1 earnings. This was one of the largest single layoffs in tech history.
Other significant reductions
NetApp eliminated 700 jobs (6% of its workforce). Electronic Arts let go of approximately 300 to 400 employees, including 100 at Respawn Entertainment. Expedia cut around 3% of its employees. Meta laid off over 100 in its Reality Labs division. Gupshup laid off 200 employees, its second round in five months. Forto eliminated 200 jobs (one-third of staff). Wicresoft stopped operations in China affecting 2,000 employees. Other cuts included Google (hundreds in platforms and devices), Microsoft (contemplating additional layoffs), Automattic (16% of workforce), and Canva (10 to 12 technical writers). Total for April: more than 24,500 employees.
May
Microsoft and others
Microsoft cut over 6,500 jobs, affecting 3% of its global workforce. CrowdStrike laid off 5% (about 500 people) as part of a strategic plan to reach $10 billion in ARR. Chegg let go of 248 employees (22% of its workforce) as students turned to AI tools.
Other cuts
Match reduced its workforce by 13%. Amazon laid off around 100 from its devices division. Hims & Hers downsized by 68 employees (4%). Beam shut down operations, letting go of approximately 200 employees. General Fusion cut 25% of its workforce. Deep Instinct reduced headcount by 20 employees. Total for May: 10,397 employees.
June
Bumble and others
Bumble cut approximately 240 jobs (30% of its workforce) to enhance operational efficiency, saving $40 million annually. TomTom cut 300 jobs (10%) amid an AI shift. Intel announced plans to lay off 15% to 20% of its Intel Foundry division starting July. Rivian reduced headcount by about 140 employees. Other cuts included Klue (85 employees), Microsoft (ongoing cuts), Playtika (90 employees), and Airtime (25 employees). Total for June: 1,606 employees.
July
Microsoft and Indeed
Microsoft cut 9,000 employees (less than 4% of its global workforce) in a reduction across teams and geographies. Indeed and Glassdoor combined to eliminate approximately 1,300 jobs as part of a restructuring to focus on AI. Atlassian cut 150 roles in customer service and support.
Other cuts
Scale AI laid off around 200 employees (14%) and severed ties with 500 contractors. Intel planned to lay off nearly 2,400 workers in Oregon. Lenovo cut more than 100 U.S. jobs. Consensys cut about 47 employees (7%). Eigen Lab laid off 29 employees (25% of workforce). ByteDance cut 65 employees in Bellevue. The month also saw closures like Zeen shutting down operations. Total for July: 16,327 employees.
August
Cisco and Oracle
Cisco eliminated 221 positions across its Milpitas and San Francisco offices. Oracle cut 101 jobs in Santa Clara and 161 in Seattle, continuing previous layoffs. Peloton cut 6% of its workforce in its sixth layoff in just over a year. Yotpo laid off about 200 employees (34%) as it shut down email and SMS marketing operations. Other cuts included Restaurant365 (100 employees), F5 (106 positions), Kaltura (10% of workforce), and Windsurf (30 employees with buyouts for remaining 200). Wondery cut 100 jobs as Amazon reorganized its audio operations. Total for August: 6,302 employees.
September
Just Eat and Fiverr
Just Eat eliminated around 450 jobs as part of a cost and operations review, citing increased automation and AI. Fiverr cut about 250 jobs (30% of its workforce) to become an AI-focused company. ZipRecruiter closed its Tel Aviv development center, cutting about 80 jobs. xAI laid off about a third of its data annotation team (roughly 500 jobs) as it shifted to specialist roles. Other cuts included Gupshup (at least 100 employees), Rivian (about 200 workers), Oracle (additional cuts in Seattle and San Francisco), and Salesforce (262 jobs in San Francisco). Total for September: 4,152 employees.
October
Amazon and Rivian
Amazon reported a plan to eliminate up to 14,000 corporate roles, with 660 layoffs in New York City alone. Rivian cut 600 jobs (4% of its workforce). Meta laid off approximately 600 employees across AI infrastructure units. Applied Materials cut about 1,400 jobs (4% of workforce). Other cuts included Handshake (100 employees), Smartsheet (over 120 employees), Google (over 100 design roles in cloud), Paycom (over 500 employees due to AI efficiencies). Total for October: 18,510 employees.
November
Intel and HP
Intel continued layoffs with 59 Bay Area jobs eliminated. HP announced plans to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2028. Playtika laid off 700 to 800 employees (20% of its workforce). Pipe laid off about 200 employees (half its workforce). Synopsys planned to cut roughly 2,000 employees (10%) tied to its Ansys acquisition. Other cuts included Apple (sales positions), Monarch Tractor (possible layoffs over 100), Deepwatch (60 to 80 employees), Axonius (roughly 100 employees), MyBambu (all 141 employees in Florida), and Hewlett-Packard (52 positions in San Jose). Total for November: 8,932 employees.
December
Zebra Technologies and Amazon
Zebra Technologies wound down its autonomous mobile robot business, built from the Fetch Robotics acquisition. Amazon cut 84 jobs in Seattle and Bellevue, with layoffs scheduled into early 2026. Mobileye cut 200 employees (4% of global workforce). Other cuts included Lusha (8% of workforce), Tenstorrent (7.5%), Payoneer (6% globally), VSCO (24 employees), and Inside Inbound Health shut down completely. Total for December: 300 employees.
The year 2025 underscored the tech industry's ongoing transformation, with over 100,000 workers displaced across hundreds of companies. Many reductions were directly linked to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and automation technologies. As businesses restructure to prioritize AI-focused roles, the human cost of innovation remains a central concern. The data from this year serves as a reminder of the volatility inherent in the tech sector and the challenges faced by workers adapting to an evolving landscape.
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