The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025.
Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi.
So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone.Were tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies.
As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and what could be at stake with increased innovation.Below youll find a comprehensive list of all the known tech layoffs that have occurred in 2025, which will be updated regularly.
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If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact us here.April Google The search giant has laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, which covers Android, Pixel phones, the Chrome browser, and more, according to The Information.Microsoft The company is contemplating additional layoffs that could happen by May, Business Insider reported, citing anonymous sources.
The company is said to be discussing reducing the number of middle managers and non-coders in a bid to increase the ratio of programmers to product managers.AutomatticThe WordPress.com developer is laying off 16% of its workforce across departments.
Before the layoffs, the companys website showed it had 1,744 employees, so more than 270 staff may have been laid off.CanvaHas let go of 10 to 12 technical writers approximately nine months after telling its employees to use generative AI tools wherever possible.
The company, which had around 5,500 staff in 2024, was valued at $26 billion after a secondary stock sale in 2024.MarchNorthvoltHas laid off 2,800 employees, impacting 62% of its total staff.
The layoffs come weeks after the embattled Swedish battery maker filed for bankruptcy.BlockLet go of 931 employees, around 8% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization, according to an internal email seen by A Technology NewsRoom.
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of the fintech company, wrote in the email that the layoffs were not for financial reasons or to replace workers with AI.BrightcoveHas laid off 198 employees, who make up about two-thirds of its U.S.
workforce, per a media report.
The layoff comes a month after the company was acquired by Bending Spoons, an Italian app developer, for $233 million.
Brightcove had 600 employees worldwide, with 300 in the U.S., as of December 2023.AcxiomHas reportedly laid off 130 employees, or 3.5% of its total workforce of 3,700 people.
Acxiom is owned by IPG, and the news comes just a day after IPG and Omnicom Group shareholders approved the companies potential merger.Sequoia CapitalPlans to close its office in Washington, D.C., and let go of its policy team there by the end of March, A Technology NewsRoom has confirmed.
Sequoia opened its Washington office five years ago to deepen its relationship with policymakers.
Three full-time employees are expected to be affected, per Forbes.SiemensAnnounced plans to let go of approximately 5,600 jobs globally in its automation and electric-vehicle charging businesses as part of efforts to improve competitiveness.HelloFreshIs reportedly laying off 273 employees, closing its distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas, and consolidating to another site in Irving to manage the volume in the region.
OtorioHas cut 45 employees, more than half of its workforce, after being acquired by cybersecurity company Armis for $120 million in March.
ActiveFenceWill reportedly reduce 22 employees, representing 7% of its workforce.
Most of those affected are based in Israel as the company undergoes a streamlining process.
The New York- and Tel Aviv-headquartered cybersecurity firm has raised $100 million at a valuation of about $500 million in 2021.D-IDWill cut 22 jobs, affecting nearly a quarter of its total workforce, following the announcement of the AI startups strategic partnership with Microsoft.NASAAnnounced it will be shutting down several of its offices in accordance with Elon Musks DOGE, including its Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy and the DEI branch in the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity.Zonar SystemsHas reportedly laid off some staff, according to LinkedIn posts from ex-employees.
The company has not confirmed the layoffs, and it is currently unknown how many workers were affected.WayfairAnnounced plans to let go of 340 employees in its technology division as part of a new restructuring effort.HPEWill cut 2,500 employees, or 5% of its total staff, in response to its shares sliding 19% in the first fiscal quarter.TikTokWill cut up to 300 workers in Dublin, accounting for roughly 10% of the companys workforce in Ireland.LiveRampAnnounced it will lay off 65 employees, affecting 5% of its total workforce.Ola ElectricIs reportedly set to lay off over 1,000 employees and contractors in a cost-cutting effort.
Its the second round of cuts for the company in just five months.Rec RoomReduced its total headcount by 16% as the gaming startup shifts its focus to be scrappier and more efficient.ANS CommerceWas shut down just three years after it was acquired by Flipkart.
It is currently unknown how many employees were affected.FebruaryHPWill cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its Future Now restructuring plan that hopes to save the company $300 million before the end of its fiscal year.GrubHubAnnounced 500 job cuts after it was sold to Wonder Group for $650 million.
The number of cuts affected more than 20% of its previous workforce.AutodeskAnnounced plans to lay off 1,350 employees, affecting 9% of its total workforce, in an attempt to reshape its GTM model.
The company is also making reductions in its facilities, though it does not plan to close any offices.GoogleIs planning to cut employees in its People Operations and cloud organizations teams in a new reorganization effort.
The company is offering a voluntary exit program to U.S.-based People Operations employees.NautilusReduced its headcount by 25 employees, accounting for 16% of its total workforce.
The company is planning to release a commercial version of its proteome analysis platform in 2026.eBayWill reportedly cut a few dozen employees in Israel, potentially affecting 10% of its 250-person workforce in the country.StarbucksCut 1,100 jobs in a reorganizing effort that affected its tech workers.
The coffee chain will now outsource some tech work to third-party employees.CommercetoolsLaid off dozens of employees over the last few weeks, including around 10% of staff in one day, after failing to meet its sales growth targets.
The headless commerce platform raised money at a $1.9 billion valuation just a few years ago.DayforceWill cut roughly 5% of its current workforce in a new efficiency drive to increase profitability and growth.ExpediaLaid off more employees in a new effort to cut costs, though the total number is unknown.
Last year, the travel giant cut about 1,500 roles in its Product & Technology division.Skybox SecurityHas ceased operations and has laid off its employees after selling its business and technology to Israeli cybersecurity company Tufin.
The cuts affect roughly 300 people.HerMDIs shutting down its operations amid ongoing challenges in healthcare.
Its unclear the number of employees affected.
In 2023, the womens healthcare startup raised $18 million to fund its expansion.ZendeskCut 51 jobs in its San Francisco headquarters, according to state filings with the Employment Development Department.
The SaaS startup previously reduced its headcount by 8% in 2023.VendeaseHas cut 120 employees, impacting 44% of its total staff.
Its the Y Combinator-backed Nigerian startups second layoff round in just five months.LogicallyReportedly laid off dozens of employees as part of a new cost-cutting effort that aims to ensure long-term success in the startups mission to curb misinformation online.Blue OriginWill lay off about 10% of its workforce, affecting more than 1,000 employees.
According to an email to staff obtained by CNN, the cuts will largely have an impact on positions in engineering and program management.RedfinAnnounced in an SEC filing that it will cut around 450 positions between February and July 2025, with a complete restructuring set to be completed in the fall, following its new partnership with Zillow.SophosIs laying off 6% of its total workforce, the cybersecurity firm confirmed to A Technology NewsRoom.
The cuts come less than two weeks after Sophos acquired Secureworks for $859 million.ZepzWill cut nearly 200 employees as it introduces redundancy measures and closes down its operations in Poland and Kenya.UnityReportedly conducted another round of layoffs.
Its unknown how many employees were affected.JustWorksCut nearly 200 employees, CEO Mike Seckler announced in a note to employees, citing potential adverse events like a recession or rising interest rates.BirdCut 120 jobs, affecting roughly one-third of its total workforce, A Technology NewsRoom exclusively learned.
The move comes just a year after the Dutch startup cut 90 employees following its rebrand.SprinklrLaid off about 500 employees, affecting 15% of its workforce, citing poor business performance.
The new cuts follow two earlier layoff rounds for the company that affected roughly 200 employees.SonosReportedly let go of approximately 200 employees, according to The Verge.
The company previously cut 100 employees as part of a layoff round in August 2024.WorkdayLaid off 1,750 employees, as originally reported by Bloomberg and confirmed independently by A Technology NewsRoom.
The cuts affect roughly 8.5% of the enterprise HR platforms total headcount.OktaLaid off 180 employees, the company confirmed to A Technology NewsRoom.
The cuts come just over one year after the access and identity management giant let go of 400 workers.CruiseIs laying off 50% of its workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten and several other top executives, as it prepares to shut down operations.
What remains of the autonomous vehicle company will move under General Motors.SalesforceIs reportedly eliminating more than 1,000 jobs.
The cuts come as the giant is actively recruiting and hiring workers to sell new AI products.JanuaryCushionHas shut down operations, CEO Paul Kesserwani announced on LinkedIn.
The fintech startups post-money valuation in 2022 was $82.4 million, according to PitchBook.Placer.aiLaid off 150 employees based in the U.S., affecting roughly 18% of its total workforce, in an effort to reach profitability.AmazonLaid off dozens of workers in its communications department in order to help the company move faster, increase ownership, strengthen our culture, and bring teams closer to customers.StripeIs laying off 300 people, according to a leaked memo reported by Business Insider.
However, according to the memo, the fintech giant is planning to grow its total headcount by 17%.TextioLaid off 15 employees as the augmented writing startup undergoes a restructuring effort.Pocket FMIs cutting 75 employees in an effort to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the company.
The audio company last cut 200 writers in July 2024 months after partnering with ElevenLabs.Aurora SolarIs planning to cut 58 employees in response to an ongoing macroeconomic challenges and continued uncertainty in the solar industry.MetaAnnounced in an internal memo that it will cut 5% of its staff targeting low performers as the company prepares for an intense year.
As of its latest quarterly report, Meta currently has more than 72,000 employees.WayfairWill cut up to 730 jobs, impacting 3% of its total workforce, as it plans to exit operations in Germany and focus on physical retailers.PandionIs shutting down its operations, impacting 63 employees.
The delivery startup said employees will be paid through January 15 without severance.IconIs laying off 114 employees as part of a team realignment, per a new WARN notice filing, focusing its efforts on a robotic printing system.AltruistEliminated 37 jobs, impacting roughly 10% of its total workforce, even as the company pursues aggressive hiring.Aqua SecurityIs cutting dozens of employees across its global markets as part of a strategic reorganization to increase profitability.SolarEdge TechnologiesPlans to lay off 400 employees globally.
Its the companys fourth layoff round since January 2024 as the solar industry as a whole faces a downturn.LevelThe fintech startup, founded in 2018, abruptly shut down earlier this year.
Per an email from CEO Paul Aaron, the closure follows an unsuccessful attempt to find a buyer, though Employer.com has a new offer under consideration to acquire the company post-shutdown.