The tech layoff wave that began in 2022 continued its relentless march through 2025. After more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies in 2024, the new year started with a fresh wave of reductions. By the end of December, over 22,000 workers had been laid off across the tech industry, according to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi. The cuts have been widespread, affecting everything from cloud computing giants and semiconductor manufacturers to startups in AI, e-commerce, and food delivery.

Below is a comprehensive month-by-month breakdown of known tech layoffs in 2025, updated regularly as new reports emerge. The data highlights the ongoing restructuring driven by cost-cutting, AI adoption, and strategic pivots.

January

January saw 2,403 employees laid off across several companies. The month included the shutdown of fintech startup Cushion, which ceased operations after raising millions. Placer.ai, a foot-traffic analytics company, cut 150 positions (18% of its workforce) to move toward profitability. Amazon laid off dozens in its communications department, citing a need to “move faster.” Stripe reduced its headcount by 300 employees but planned to grow overall by 17% elsewhere. Textio, Pocket FM, Aurora Solar, Meta (5% of staff, targeting low performers), Wayfair (730 jobs, exiting Germany), Pandion (shutdown, 63 employees), Icon (114 jobs), Altruist (37 jobs), Aqua Security (dozens), SolarEdge (400 jobs, its fourth round), and Level (shutdown) also contributed to the total.

Notable January cuts

Meta’s action was particularly significant: CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that 5% of the workforce, roughly 3,600 employees, would be let go based on performance reviews. The company prepared for what it called “an intense year.” Meanwhile, SolarEdge Technologies laid off 400 employees globally, marking its fourth round since early 2024 as the solar industry continued to face a downturn.

February

February was the heaviest month, with 16,234 employees laid off. Major tech companies and startups alike announced reductions. HP cut up to 2,000 jobs under its “Future Now” plan, hoping to save $300 million. GrubHub eliminated 500 roles after its sale to Wonder Group. Autodesk let go of 1,350 employees (9% of its workforce) to reshape its go-to-market model. Google trimmed People Operations and cloud teams with a voluntary exit program. Workday laid off 1,750 employees (8.5% of headcount). Okta cut 180, and Salesforce reportedly eliminated more than 1,000 jobs while simultaneously hiring for AI product sales.

Automated restructuring deepens

The February cuts reflected a broader trend: companies were aggressively restructuring to integrate AI and automation. Workday cited efficiency goals; Okta said it was streamlining operations after previous rounds. The total of over 16,000 jobs lost in a single month underscores the pace of change. Other notable reductions included Blue Origin (10% of workforce, over 1,000 employees), Redfin (450 positions), Sophos (6% of staff), Unity (undisclosed number), and Sonos (200 roles). Bird, the Dutch electric scooter startup, cut one-third of its workforce, and Commercetools laid off dozens after failing to meet sales targets.

March

March recorded 8,834 layoffs. Northvolt, the Swedish battery maker, laid off 2,800 employees (62% of its total) after filing for bankruptcy. Block let go of 931 workers (8% of its workforce) as part of a reorganization led by Jack Dorsey. Brightcove cut 198 employees (two-thirds of its U.S. workforce) after being acquired by Bending Spoons. Siemens announced plans to cut 5,600 jobs globally in automation and EV charging. HelloFresh laid off 273 employees and closed a distribution center in Texas. HPE cut 2,500 workers (5% of staff) after a 19% stock slide. TikTok eliminated up to 300 jobs in Dublin, roughly 10% of its Irish workforce. NASA also shut down several offices under DOGE directives.

AI shifts and bankruptcies

Northvolt’s bankruptcy was a stark reminder of the volatility in the clean energy sector. Meanwhile, Block’s cuts were notable because CEO Jack Dorsey explicitly stated they were not for financial reasons or to replace workers with AI—though the timing coincided with AI adoption trends. The month also saw lesser-known layoffs at ActiveFence (22 employees), D-ID (22), and Rec Room (16% headcount reduction).

April

April had more than 24,500 employees laid off, making it the largest month of the year. Intel announced plans to cut over 21,000 jobs (approximately 20% of its workforce) under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. NetApp eliminated 700 roles (6% of total). Electronic Arts laid off 300–400 employees, including 100 at Respawn Entertainment. Expedia cut around 3% of its staff, focusing on midlevel product and tech roles. Meta let go of over 100 employees in its Reality Labs division. GM laid off 200 at its Detroit EV factory. GupShup, the conversational AI company, cut roughly 200 employees in its second round in five months. Forto, a German logistics startup, eliminated 200 jobs (one-third of staff). Automattic, the WordPress.com developer, laid off 16% of its workforce (over 270 employees). Canva let go of 10–12 technical writers after urging employees to use generative AI.

Intel’s massive reduction

Intel’s 21,000-job cut was the single largest layoff of 2025, driven by a push to streamline operations and refocus on foundry and AI chips. The company’s previous CEO Pat Gelsinger had been replaced; new leadership signaled a leaner future. Other April cuts included Wicresoft (2,000 employees, shutting down China operations), Five9 (123 jobs), and Turo (150 positions after shelving its IPO).

May

May saw 10,397 layoffs. Microsoft cut over 6,500 jobs (3% of its global workforce), one of its largest rounds since 2023. Hims & Hers downsized by 68 employees (4%). Amazon laid off around 100 in its devices division. Chegg eliminated 248 jobs (22%) as students turned to AI tools. Match Group reduced headcount by 13%. CrowdStrike laid off 500 people (5% of staff) as part of a strategic plan. General Fusion cut 25% of its workforce. Deep Instinct reduced by 20 employees. Beam shut down, letting go of 200 employees.

AI competition continues

Chegg’s layoffs were a direct result of AI disruption—students increasingly used ChatGPT and other AI tools instead of textbook rental services. CrowdStrike’s cuts were framed as efficiency measures to reach $10 billion in annual recurring revenue. Microsoft’s reduction affected teams across the globe, with the company emphasizing a shift toward AI investments.

June

June recorded 1,606 layoffs, a relative slowdown. TomTom cut 300 jobs (10% of its workforce) as part of an organizational restructuring amid the AI shift. Rivian reduced headcount by approximately 140 employees (1% of total). Bumble announced 240 job cuts (30% of its workforce) to save $40 million annually. Klue laid off 85 employees (40%). Google downsized its smart TV division by 25% (75 roles). Intel said it would lay off 15%–20% of its Intel Foundry division starting in July. Playtika let go of 90 employees. Airtime cut about 25 roles. Microsoft also conducted additional layoffs in June, affecting software engineers and other roles.

Dating apps and EVs feel the heat

Bumble’s significant reduction reflected challenges in the online dating space, with the company shifting resources to new products. Rivian’s cuts came amid an EV market pullback and uncertainty about federal tax credits. TomTom’s restructuring highlighted how even established navigation companies are adapting to AI-driven changes.

July

July saw 16,327 layoffs, the second-highest month of the year. Microsoft cut 9,000 employees (less than 4% of its global workforce) across teams, following earlier cuts in January, May, and June. Atlassian cut 150 roles in customer service and support, citing reduced support needs due to platform improvements. Scale AI laid off around 200 employees (14% of its workforce) and severed ties with 500 global contractors. Lenovo cut more than 100 U.S. full-time jobs. Intel planned to lay off nearly 2,400 workers in Oregon. Indeed and Glassdoor combined to eliminate approximately 1,300 jobs as part of a restructuring focused on AI. Consensys cut about 7% of its workforce. Zeen shut down operations. Eigen Lab laid off 29 employees (25% of staff). ByteDance laid off 65 employees in Bellevue, Washington.

Microsoft’s ongoing reductions

Microsoft’s July layoffs of 9,000 came after months of smaller cuts, bringing its total for 2025 to over 15,000. The company continued to rebalance towards AI and cloud, while trimming roles in other areas. The combination of Indeed and Glassdoor under Recruit Holdings aimed to centralize AI-driven recruitment services.

August

August recorded 6,302 layoffs. Cisco eliminated 221 positions in California. Restaurant365 laid off around 100 employees (9% of workforce) after falling short of growth targets. Oracle cut 101 jobs in Santa Clara and 161 in Seattle, continuing its trend of reductions. F5 cut 106 positions in Washington. Peloton reduced its workforce by 6% in its sixth layoff in just over a year. Kaltura cut 70 employees (10%). Yotpo laid off 200 employees (34%) as it shut down email/SMS marketing. Windsurf (formerly Codeium) laid off 30 and offered buyouts to remaining 200 after acquisition by Cognition. Wondery cut 100 jobs as Amazon reorganized its audio operations.

Peloton and the fitness struggle

Peloton’s sixth layoff in a year underscored the company’s ongoing struggle to achieve profitability after its pandemic-era boom. CEO Peter Stern said the cuts were necessary for long-term health. Oracle’s repeated layoffs suggested a systematic effort to reshape its workforce, though the company remained tight-lipped.

September

September saw 4,152 layoffs. Just Eat cut around 450 jobs as it increased use of automation and AI. Fiverr eliminated 250 positions (30% of its workforce) to become leaner and more AI-focused. ZipRecruiter closed its Tel Aviv development center, cutting about 80 jobs. GupShup laid off at least 100 employees just months after its earlier cuts. xAI reduced its data annotation team by roughly 500 jobs (one-third of the team). Rivian laid off about 200 workers (1.5% of staff) amid the end of federal EV tax credits. Oracle cut another 101 jobs in Seattle and 254 in San Francisco. Salesforce trimmed 262 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters.

AI disrupts freelance platforms

Fiverr’s 30% reduction was a clear sign that freelance marketplaces are being reshaped by AI. The Tel Aviv-based company said it would adopt an AI-native approach. Similarly, ZipRecruiter’s closure of its Israeli R&D center highlighted the challenges in the recruitment sector as AI automates matching.

October

October recorded 18,510 layoffs, the third-highest month. Amazon announced plans to eliminate up to 14,000 corporate roles, following a Reuters report of up to 30,000. Since then, Amazon laid off 660 employees across multiple New York City offices, with more expected. Rivian cut 600 jobs (4% of workforce), its third layoff of the year. Meta laid off approximately 600 employees across its AI infrastructure units. Applied Materials cut about 1,400 jobs (4% of workforce) due to tighter export controls. Handshake laid off around 100 employees (15% of U.S. workforce). Smartsheet eliminated over 120 jobs after being acquired. Google cut over 100 design roles in its cloud division. Paycom laid off over 500 employees due to AI and automation improving back-office efficiencies.

Amazon’s massive restructuring

Amazon’s plan to cut up to 14,000 corporate jobs represented roughly 10% of its corporate workforce. The company said it was pursuing an “overall reduction” to streamline operations, with layoffs continuing through the year. The cuts affected areas like Alexa, Echo, and Zoox, signaling a shift toward profitability.

November

November saw 8,932 layoffs. Intel continued its cuts with 59 Bay Area jobs. HP announced plans to cut 4,000–6,000 jobs by 2028. Apple cut several sales positions handling business and government accounts. Monarch Tractor warned it may lay off more than 100 workers or shut down. Playtika announced 700–800 job cuts (20% of workforce). Pipe laid off about 200 employees (half its workforce). Synopsys plans to cut roughly 2,000 employees (10% of workforce) as part of restructuring after acquiring Ansys. Deepwatch laid off 60–80 employees, citing AI as a factor. Axonius cut about 100 jobs (10% of staff). MyBambu shut down, laying off all 141 employees. Hewlett-Packard removed 52 positions in San Jose.

Gaming and hardware firms under pressure

Playtika’s fifth round of cuts since 2022 illustrated the ongoing challenges in the mobile gaming sector. Synopsys’s post-acquisition restructuring was a common theme in the semiconductor industry, where consolidation often leads to headcount reductions. Pipe’s layoffs followed a collapse in its valuation from $2 billion to a fraction of that.

December

December recorded 300 layoffs, the smallest month. Zebra Technologies wound down its autonomous mobile robot business, with most employees expected to leave by year-end. Amazon cut 84 jobs in Seattle and Bellevue, with layoffs scheduled for early 2026. Lusha laid off 24 employees (8% of workforce). Tenstorrent cut 7.5% of its workforce (about 75 jobs) as it shifted focus from enterprise to developers. Payoneer let go of about 60 employees (6% of workforce). VSCO laid off 24 employees as part of a refocus on professional photographers. Mobileye cut 200 employees (4% of global workforce). Inside Inbound Health shut down on December 1 after raising $50 million.

A quiet end to a turbulent year

December’s low number likely reflected holiday season slowdowns and companies finalizing budgets for 2026. However, Amazon’s 84 Seattle cuts were notable because they were scheduled to take effect in February 2026, indicating that the layoff wave may extend into the next year. The tech industry ended 2025 with over 150,000 job cuts for the second consecutive year, a stark contrast to the hiring frenzy of 2021.

This list will continue to be updated as new layoffs are reported. The ongoing trend underscores the profound impact of AI automation, shifting consumer demand, and economic uncertainty on the global tech workforce.

Source: TechCrunch News