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A Comprehensive Overview of Tech Layoffs in 2025

The wave of layoffs in the tech sector continues unabated in 2025. Following a year that saw over 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, the trend persists into this year, with more than 22,000 workers affected. Notably, February alone accounted for a staggering 16,084 layoffs.

This tracker aims to provide an ongoing record of layoffs within the tech industry throughout 2025. It serves as a crucial reminder of the human impact of such corporate decisions while highlighting the potential consequences for innovation as businesses pivot towards automation and AI.

Below is a regularly updated list of all known tech layoffs in 2025. If you have information regarding additional layoffs, please reach out to us.

• 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: Over 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 2025 Layoffs

Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies is winding down its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) business due to operational shifts, with most employees expected to leave by the end of 2025.

Amazon

Amazon is cutting 84 jobs across its Seattle and Bellevue locations, affecting various roles in engineering, recruiting, software development, and product management. The layoffs are scheduled from February 2 to February 23, 2026, with affected employees receiving at least 90 days of pay and benefits.

Lusha

Lusha is laying off 8% of its workforce, approximately 24 employees, as it reallocates resources toward new growth areas rather than broad cost-cutting.

November 2025 Layoffs

Intel

Intel eliminated 59 jobs in the Bay Area as part of its ongoing workforce reduction strategy.

HP

HP plans to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2028 to streamline operations.

Apple

Apple is cutting several sales positions as part of its strategy to improve operational efficiency.

October 2025 Layoffs

Amazon

Amazon is pursuing an overall reduction of approximately 14,000 corporate roles, with 660 layoffs already reported across multiple NYC offices.

Rivian

Rivian has cut 600 jobs, marking its third layoff this year amid a pullback in the EV market.

Meta

Meta laid off around 600 employees across its AI infrastructure units.

September 2025 Layoffs

Just Eat

Just Eat is eliminating around 450 jobs as part of a cost and operations review.

Fiverr

Fiverr plans to cut around 250 jobs, approximately 30% of its workforce.

Summary

The layoffs in the tech industry serve as a reminder of the shifting landscape, where companies continue to embrace automation and AI, often at the expense of their workforce. As we track these changes, it's essential to consider the broader implications for innovation and job security.

Source: TechCrunch News