The tech industry is experiencing a notable wave of layoffs in 2025, with over 22,000 workers affected so far this year. This follows a year in which more than 150,000 job cuts occurred across 549 companies, according to an independent layoffs tracker. February alone witnessed a staggering 16,084 layoffs, underscoring the ongoing challenges the sector faces.
This tracker aims to keep tabs on layoff trends in the tech landscape, illustrating the significant impacts of these cutbacks on innovation and the workforce. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, the human cost of these changes is becoming more evident, raising questions about the future of work within the industry.
Below is a comprehensive list of known tech layoffs that have occurred in 2025, which will be regularly updated. If you have information regarding layoffs, please reach out to us.
Monthly Breakdown of Layoffs in 2025
- 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.
Company-Specific Layoffs
December 2025
Zebra Technologies is winding down its autonomous mobile robot business, leading to substantial layoffs as most employees are expected to depart by the end of 2025.
Amazon is cutting 84 jobs across its Seattle and Bellevue offices, impacting various roles including engineering and product management, with layoffs scheduled from February 2 to February 23, 2026.
Lusha is laying off 8% of its workforce (approximately 24 employees) to redirect resources towards growth, while continuing to hire for key positions.
November 2025
Intel eliminated 59 jobs in the Bay Area as part of its larger workforce reduction plan.
HP is set to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs globally by 2028 to streamline operations.
Apple is reducing several sales positions to enhance how it sells devices and services to various sectors.
October 2025
Amazon plans to reduce its corporate workforce by approximately 14,000 roles, with 660 employees already laid off in New York City.
Rivian is cutting 600 jobs due to a downturn in the EV market.
September 2025
Just Eat plans to eliminate around 450 jobs as part of a cost review, while Fiverr is cutting 250 jobs to streamline its operations.
August 2025
Cisco will eliminate 221 positions as part of its workforce reduction strategy.
July 2025
Atlassian cut 150 roles in customer service and support.
June 2025
TomTom announced it would cut 300 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as part of an organizational restructuring.
May 2025
Hims & Hers plans to downsize by 68 employees, while Amazon cuts around 100 jobs in its devices division.
April 2025
NetApp is eliminating 700 jobs as part of its operational restructuring.
March 2025
Northvolt laid off 2,800 employees due to bankruptcy filings.
February 2025
HP will cut up to 2,000 jobs in an effort to save costs.
January 2025
Cushion shut down operations, affecting numerous employees.
This overview reflects a turbulent time in the tech industry, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by companies and their workforces.
Source: TechCrunch News