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Image Credits:Bryce Durbin / TechCrunchA comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
The tech layoff wave is still significant in 2025. Last year saw over 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. This year, more than 22,000 workers have already been affected by layoffs across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts occurring in February alone.
Monitoring layoffs in the tech sector in 2025 allows us to track the trajectory of cutbacks and understand their impact on innovation across various companies. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, this tracker highlights the human cost of these layoffs and the potential stakes involved with growing innovation.
Below is a comprehensive list of all known tech layoffs in 2025, which will be updated regularly. If you have tips on layoffs, please reach out anonymously.
- December 2025: 300 employees laid off.
- November 2025: 8,932 employees laid off.
- October 2025: 18,510 employees laid off.
- September 2025: 4,152 employees laid off.
- August 2025: 6,302 employees laid off.
- July 2025: 16,327 employees laid off.
- June 2025: 1,606 employees laid off.
- May 2025: 10,397 employees laid off.
- April 2025: More than 24,500 employees laid off.
- March 2025: 8,834 employees laid off.
- February 2025: 16,234 employees laid off.
- January 2025: 2,403 employees laid off.
December
Zebra Technologies
The company is winding down its autonomous mobile robot business and is considering selling the unit or shutting it down, expecting most employees to leave by the end of 2025.
Amazon
Amazon is cutting 84 jobs across its Seattle and Bellevue locations, impacting roles in engineering, recruiting, software development, and product management. The layoffs will occur from February 2 through February 23, 2026, with affected employees receiving at least 90 days of pay, benefits, and transition support.
Lusha
The company is laying off 8% of its workforce, totaling about 24 employees, as part of a restructuring to reallocate resources towards new growth areas.
Tenstorrent
Has cut 7.5% of its workforce, reducing its headcount to about 1,000, as it refocuses teams and skills.
Payoneer
The company will let go of about 30 employees in Israel and a similar number globally, totaling approximately 6% of its workforce.
VSCO
Laid off 24 employees to focus on tools for professional photographers after consumer demand fell short.
Mobileye
Reportedly cutting 200 employees, about 4% of its global workforce, primarily affecting local teams in Israel.
Inside Inbound Health
Shut down on December 1 after raising over $50 million.
November
Intel
Intel continued its workforce reduction with 59 Bay Area jobs eliminated effective November 30.
HP
Plans to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2028 as it streamlines operations and leverages AI for efficiency.
Apple
Cut several sales positions focused on business, schools, and government agencies to streamline operations.
Monarch Tractor
Told employees it might lay off over 100 workers, indicating a potential shutdown.
Playtika
Announced plans to lay off about 20% of its workforce, totaling 700 to 800 employees next month.
Pipe
Laid off approximately 200 employees, half its workforce, as part of a strategy for profitability.
Synopsys
Plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, approximately 2,000 employees, linked to restructuring efforts.
October
Amazon
After plans to eliminate 30,000 corporate jobs, Amazon confirmed a reduction of about 14,000 roles, with 660 employees laid off in New York City.
Rivian
Cut 600 jobs, approximately 4% of its workforce, amid an EV market pullback.
Meta
Laid off around 600 employees from its AI infrastructure units.
Applied Materials
Plans to cut about 4% of its workforce, or roughly 1,400 jobs, to streamline operations.
Handshake
Laid off around 100 employees, about 15% of its U.S. workforce.
September
Just Eat
Will cut around 450 jobs as part of a cost review.
Fiverr
Plans to cut around 250 jobs, about 30% of its workforce, to become more AI-focused.
ZipRecruiter
Closing its Tel Aviv development center, cutting about 80 jobs.
GupShup
Laid off at least 100 employees after previously cutting nearly 200 jobs.
xAI
Laid off about 500 jobs, focusing on specialist roles.
August
Cisco
Will eliminate 221 positions as part of its workforce-reduction strategy.
Restaurant365
Laid off about 100 employees, around 9% of its workforce.
Oracle
Plans to cut 101 jobs at its Santa Clara location.
Peloton
Will cut 6% of its workforce in its sixth layoff in over a year.
Kaltura
Is cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 70 employees.
July
Atlassian
Cut 150 roles in customer service.
Consensys
Is cutting about 7% of its workforce, or 47 employees.
Zeen
Shut down operations after raising $9 million.
June
TomTom
Cut 300 jobs as part of restructuring within sales and support.
Rivian
Reduced headcount by approximately 140 employees.
May
Hims & Hers
Plans to downsize by letting go of 68 employees.
Amazon
Reportedly laying off around 100 employees from its devices division.
Microsoft
Will cut over 6,500 jobs, affecting 3% of its workforce.
April
NetApp
Eliminating 700 jobs, affecting 6% of its workforce.
Electronic Arts
Letting go of approximately 300 to 400 employees.
March
Northvolt
Laid off 2,800 employees, affecting 62% of its staff.
February
HP
Will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of a restructuring plan.
GrubHub
Announced 500 job cuts following its sale.
Autodesk
Plans to lay off 1,350 employees to reshape its model.
January
Cushion
Shut down operations affecting all employees.
Placer.ai
Laid off 150 employees, approximately 18% of its workforce.
This list updates regularly.
On April 24, 2025, we corrected the number of layoffs that happened in March.
Source: TechCrunch News