2025 has been another devastating year for tech workers worldwide. According to tracking data from Layoffs.fyi, more than 115,000 employees have been laid off across the technology industry through December 2025. This continues the wave that saw over 150,000 job cuts in 2024. February alone witnessed 16,234 cuts, making it the worst single month of the year. Companies across all sectors—from e-commerce and social media to cloud computing and autonomous vehicles—have slashed positions as they restructure, embrace artificial intelligence, and respond to economic pressures.
This article provides a month-by-month breakdown of every known tech layoff in 2025. The list includes confirmed numbers from company announcements, regulatory filings, and credible media reports. It will be updated continuously as new cuts occur.
December 2025
December saw relatively few cuts compared to earlier months, but several significant reductions occurred as companies wrapped up the year.
Zebra Technologies
The Illinois-based company is winding down its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) business, acquired through Fetch Robotics in 2021. Most employees are expected to leave by the end of 2025.
Amazon
The e-commerce giant cut 84 jobs in Seattle and Bellevue across engineering, recruiting, software development, and product management. The layoffs are scheduled for early 2026 with transition assistance.
Lusha
The Israeli sales intelligence startup laid off 24 employees (8% of its workforce) as part of a restructuring to focus on growth areas.
Tenstorrent
The AI chip startup reduced headcount by 7.5%, bringing its workforce to about 1,000. The cuts reflect a strategic shift from enterprise customers to individual developers.
Payoneer
The fintech company eliminated about 60 positions (6% of global workforce) across Israel and overseas.
VSCO
The photo-editing app laid off 24 employees as it refocused on professional photographers. CEO Eric Wittman cited weaker consumer demand.
Mobileye
The Intel-owned autonomous driving company cut 200 employees (4% of workforce), mostly in Israel.
Inside Inbound Health
The hospital-at-home startup shut down on December 1 after raising over $50 million.
November 2025
November saw 8,932 job cuts, with major players like Intel, HP, and Apple conducting layoffs.
Intel
The chipmaker eliminated 59 Bay Area jobs as part of its ongoing workforce reduction plan.
HP
The PC maker announced plans to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs by 2028 to leverage AI and streamline operations.
Apple
The iPhone maker cut several sales positions handling business, education, and government accounts to consolidate sales operations.
Monarch Tractor
The autonomous electric tractor startup said it may lay off more than 100 workers or shut down entirely after weeks of cuts across California, India, and Singapore.
Playtika
The gaming company announced plans to lay off 700-800 employees (20% of workforce), marking its fifth round of cuts since 2022.
Pipe
The revenue-based lender laid off about 200 employees (half its workforce) to push toward profitability.
Synopsys
The EDA giant plans to cut roughly 10% of its workforce (about 2,000 employees) as part of restructuring tied to its Ansys acquisition.
Deepwatch
The cybersecurity firm laid off 60-80 employees, citing AI as a factor.
Axonius
The cybersecurity firm cut roughly 10% of its staff (100 employees) to streamline operations.
MyBambu
The fintech company closed its local operations, laying off all 141 employees.
Hewlett-Packard
The legacy tech company removed 52 positions at its San Jose campus across cloud, engineering, and product management.
October 2025
October was the second-worst month of the year with 18,510 cuts, driven heavily by Amazon's massive layoffs.
Amazon
The company announced plans to eliminate up to 14,000 corporate roles after Reuters reported up to 30,000 cuts. Amazon laid off 660 employees across multiple New York City offices.
Rivian
The electric vehicle maker cut 600 jobs (4% of workforce) amid an EV market pullback.
Meta
The social media giant laid off approximately 600 employees across AI infrastructure units, including FAIR and product roles.
Applied Materials
The semiconductor equipment maker cut about 4% of its workforce (roughly 1,400 jobs) due to tighter U.S. export controls.
Handshake
The college recruiting platform laid off around 100 employees (15% of U.S. workforce).
Smartsheet
The enterprise software company laid off over 120 employees amid a leadership transition following its $8.4 billion acquisition.
The search giant cut over 100 design roles in its cloud division and at least 50 permanent cuts in Sunnyvale, shifting focus to AI.
Paycom
The HR software company reportedly laid off over 500 employees due to AI and automation improving efficiency.
September 2025
September saw 4,152 layoffs, with notable cuts at food delivery, freelance, and AI companies.
Just Eat
Europe's largest food delivery company eliminated about 450 jobs as it increasingly uses automation and AI.
Fiverr
The freelance marketplace cut around 250 jobs (30% of workforce) to become a leaner, AI-focused company.
ZipRecruiter
The recruitment firm closed its Tel Aviv development center, cutting about 80 jobs.
GupShup
The conversational AI company laid off at least 100 employees, just months after cutting nearly 200 jobs.
xAI
Elon Musk's AI company laid off about a third of its data annotation team (roughly 500 jobs).
Rivian
The EV maker laid off about 200 workers (1.5% of staff) due to the end of federal EV tax credits.
Oracle
The cloud company cut another 101 jobs in Seattle and 254 in San Francisco.
Salesforce
The CRM giant trimmed 262 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters.
August 2025
August recorded 6,302 layoffs, with major cuts at Cisco, Oracle, and Peloton.
Cisco
The networking giant eliminated 221 positions across Milpitas and San Francisco as part of its workforce reduction strategy.
Restaurant365
The restaurant software company laid off about 100 employees (9% of workforce) after falling short of growth targets.
Oracle
Continued cuts with 101 jobs in Santa Clara and 161 in Seattle.
F5
The security company cut 106 positions in Washington state as part of a global reduction.
Peloton
The fitness company cut 6% of its workforce in its sixth layoff in just over a year.
Kaltura
The video software company cut 10% of workforce (about 70 employees) to save $8.5 million.
Yotpo
The marketing unicorn laid off about 200 employees (34% of global workforce) as it shut down email and SMS operations.
Windsurf
The AI coding startup laid off 30 employees and offered buyouts to remaining 200 after a rocky acquisition by Cognition.
Wondery
Amazon's podcast company cut 100 jobs, with its CEO Jen Sargent departing as audio operations are reorganized.
July 2025
July was the third-worst month with 16,327 cuts, led by a massive Microsoft reduction and significant cuts at Intel, Indeed, and Scale AI.
Atlassian
The Australian software firm cut 150 customer service roles after platform enhancements reduced support needs.
Consensys
The blockchain company cut about 7% of its workforce (47 employees) to push toward profitability.
Zeen
The social collaging platform shut down operations.
Scale AI
The data-labeling startup laid off around 200 employees (14% of workforce) and severed ties with 500 contractors.
Lenovo
The PC maker cut more than 100 U.S. full-time jobs (about 3% of workforce).
Intel
The chipmaker planned nearly 2,400 layoffs in Oregon, far more than previously announced.
Indeed + Glassdoor
The Japanese parent company Recruit Holdings eliminated approximately 1,300 jobs combined as part of a restructuring to focus on AI.
Eigen Lab
The blockchain startup laid off 29 employees (25% of workforce) as part of reorganization.
Microsoft
The software giant cut 9,000 employees (less than 4% of global workforce) across multiple teams, following earlier cuts in January and May.
ByteDance
TikTok's parent company laid off 65 employees in Bellevue, Washington.
June 2025
June saw 1,606 layoffs, relatively calm compared to other months but still significant.
TomTom
The Dutch location tech company cut 300 jobs (10% of workforce) in sales and support.
Rivian
The EV maker reduced headcount by approximately 140 employees (1% of workforce), mostly in manufacturing.
Bumble
The dating app company cut approximately 240 jobs (30% of workforce) to save $40 million annually.
Klue
The Vancouver-based competitive intelligence startup laid off 85 employees (40% of workforce).
The search giant downsized its smart TV division by 25% of its 300-member team.
Intel
Announced plans to lay off 15-20% of its Intel Foundry division starting in July, and wind down its auto business.
Playtika
The gaming company let go of around 90 employees across Israel and Poland.
Airtime
Evernote founder Phil Libin's video startup let go of around 25 employees from its 58-person team.
Microsoft
Conducted additional layoffs affecting software engineers, product managers, and legal counsels just weeks after cutting over 6,500 in May.
May 2025
May recorded 10,397 cuts, with major reductions at Microsoft, Chegg, and CrowdStrike.
Hims & Hers
The telehealth platform downsized by 68 employees (4% of staff) unrelated to the Wegovy ban.
Amazon
The e-commerce giant laid off around 100 employees from its devices and services division (Alexa, Echo, Ring, Zoox).
Microsoft
Cut over 6,500 jobs (3% of global workforce), one of its biggest layoffs since 2023.
Chegg
The edtech company let go of 248 employees (22% of workforce) as students turn to AI tools.
Match
The dating app conglomerate reduced its workforce by 13% to cut costs.
CrowdStrike
The cybersecurity firm laid off 5% of its global workforce (around 500 people) as part of a strategic plan to reach $10 billion in ARR.
General Fusion
The fusion energy startup cut roughly 25% of its workforce.
Deep Instinct
The cybersecurity startup reduced headcount by 20 employees (10% of total).
Beam
The British climate startup shut down operations, letting go of approximately 200 employees.
April 2025
April was the worst month of the year with more than 24,500 cuts, led by Intel's massive layoff of over 21,000 employees.
NetApp
The data storage company eliminated 700 jobs (6% of workforce) for operational efficiency.
Electronic Arts
The gaming giant let go of approximately 300-400 employees, including 100 at Respawn Entertainment.
Expedia
The travel company laid off around 3% of employees, mainly midlevel product and technology roles.
Cars24
The Indian pre-owned vehicle marketplace reduced its workforce by about 200 in product and technology divisions.
Meta
Let go of over 100 employees in Reality Labs (VR and wearables division).
Intel
Announced plans to lay off more than 21,000 employees (roughly 20% of workforce) under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
GM
Laid off 200 people at its Factory Zero in Detroit for EV production amid the EV slowdown.
Zopper
The Indian insurtech startup let go of around 100 employees since the start of 2025.
Turo
The car rental startup reduced its workforce by 150 positions after deciding not to proceed with IPO.
GupShup
Laid off roughly 200 employees in its second round of cuts in five months.
Forto
The German logistics startup eliminated 200 jobs (about one-third of employees).
Wicresoft
Microsoft's China joint venture stopped operations, affecting around 2,000 employees.
Five9
The software company cut 123 jobs (4% of workforce).
Laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division (Android, Pixel, Chrome).
Microsoft
Contemplated additional layoffs by May, focusing on reducing middle managers.
Automattic
The WordPress.com developer laid off 16% of its workforce (more than 270 staff).
Canva
Let go of 10-12 technical writers after telling employees to use generative AI tools.
March 2025
March saw 8,834 cuts, with major actions at Northvolt, Block, and HPE.
Northvolt
The Swedish battery maker laid off 2,800 employees (62% of total staff) after filing for bankruptcy.
Block
Jack Dorsey's fintech company let go of 931 employees (8% of workforce) in a reorganization.
Brightcove
The video platform laid off 198 employees (about two-thirds of U.S. workforce) after being acquired by Bending Spoons.
Acxiom
Laid off 130 employees (3.5% of workforce) after IPG-Omnicom merger.
Sequoia Capital
Closed its Washington, D.C., office and let go of its policy team of three full-time employees.
Siemens
Announced plans to let go of approximately 5,600 jobs globally in automation and EV charging businesses.
HelloFresh
Laid off 273 employees and closed a distribution center in Texas.
Otorio
Cut 45 employees (more than half of workforce) after being acquired by Armis.
ActiveFence
Reduced 22 employees (7% of workforce) in a streamlining process.
D-ID
Cut 22 jobs (nearly a quarter of workforce) after a partnership with Microsoft.
NASA
Shut down several offices per DOGE, including Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy and DEI branch.
Zonar Systems
Laid off some staff (number unknown).
Wayfair
Let go of 340 employees in its technology division.
HPE
Cut 2,500 employees (5% of total staff) after shares slid 19%.
TikTok
Cut up to 300 workers in Dublin (roughly 10% of Ireland workforce).
LiveRamp
Laid off 65 employees (5% of workforce).
Ola Electric
Set to lay off over 1,000 employees and contractors in cost-cutting.
Rec Room
Reduced total headcount by 16% to become scrappier.
ANS Commerce
Shut down three years after being acquired by Flipkart (number unknown).
February 2025
February recorded 16,234 cuts, the highest single-month total in 2025, with major reductions at HP, GrubHub, Autodesk, Workday, and Cruise.
HP
Cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its 'Future Now' restructuring plan.
GrubHub
Announced 500 job cuts (more than 20% of workforce) after being sold to Wonder Group for $650 million.
Autodesk
Planned to lay off 1,350 employees (9% of workforce) to reshape its GTM model.
Planned cuts in People Operations and cloud organizations, offering voluntary exit program to U.S. based employees.
Nautilus
Reduced headcount by 25 employees (16% of workforce).
eBay
Cut a few dozen employees in Israel (potentially 10% of 250-person workforce).
Starbucks
Cut 1,100 jobs in a reorganizing effort affecting tech workers, outsourcing some tech work.
Commercetools
Laid off dozens of employees, including 10% in one day, after missing sales growth targets.
Dayforce
Cut roughly 5% of workforce to increase profitability.
Expedia
Laid off more employees in a new cost-cutting effort (number unknown).
Skybox Security
Ceased operations and laid off employees after selling business to Tufin (roughly 300 people).
HerMD
Shut down after shifting from brick-and-mortar to virtual care (number unknown).
Zendesk
Cut 51 jobs in San Francisco headquarters.
Vendease
Cut 120 employees (44% of total staff) in second layoff round in five months.
Logically
Laid off dozens of employees as part of cost-cutting for long-term success.
Blue Origin
Laid off about 10% of workforce (more than 1,000 employees), mainly engineering and program management.
Redfin
Announced 450 position cuts between February and July following Zillow partnership.
Sophos
Laid off 6% of workforce after acquiring Secureworks for $859 million.
Zepz
Cut nearly 200 employees and closed operations in Poland and Kenya.
Unity
Conducted another round of layoffs (number unknown).
JustWorks
Cut nearly 200 employees, citing potential recession or rising interest rates.
Bird
Cut 120 jobs (roughly one-third of workforce) a year after cutting 90.
Sprinklr
Laid off about 500 employees (15% of workforce) due to poor business performance.
Sonos
Let go of approximately 200 employees following a previous layoff of 100 in August 2024.
Workday
Laid off 1,750 employees (8.5% of total headcount).
Okta
Laid off 180 employees, just over a year after letting go of 400.
Cruise
Laid off 50% of its workforce (including CEO) as it prepares to shut down operations under GM.
Salesforce
Eliminated more than 1,000 jobs while actively hiring for AI sales roles.
January 2025
January saw 2,403 layoffs, setting the tone for the year with cuts at Meta, Amazon, Wayfair, and several startups.
Cushion
The fintech startup shut down operations.
Placer.ai
Laid off 150 employees (18% of workforce) in an effort to reach profitability.
Amazon
Laid off dozens of workers in its communications department to move faster.
Stripe
Laid off 300 people, but planned to grow total headcount by 17%.
Textio
Laid off 15 employees as part of restructuring.
Pocket FM
Cut 75 employees to ensure long-term sustainability.
Aurora Solar
Planned to cut 58 employees due to macroeconomic challenges in the solar industry.
Meta
Announced 5% staff cut targeting 'low performers' as the company prepares for an intense year.
Wayfair
Cut up to 730 jobs (3% of workforce) and exited Germany.
Pandion
The delivery startup shut down, affecting 63 employees.
Icon
Laid off 114 employees as part of team realignment focusing on robotic printing.
Altruist
Eliminated 37 jobs (about 10% of workforce) while pursuing aggressive hiring.
Aqua Security
Cut dozens of employees globally for strategic reorganization.
SolarEdge Technologies
Planned to lay off 400 employees globally in its fourth layoff round since January 2024.
Level
The fintech startup abruptly shut down after failing to find a buyer.
The year 2025 has been relentless for tech workers. With over 115,000 employees affected, the wave shows no signs of slowing. The trend is driven by companies restructuring around AI, adjusting to post-pandemic reality, and responding to macroeconomic uncertainty. As we move into 2026, the industry will continue to watch for further reductions and the human cost behind these numbers.
Source: TechCrunch News