A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

The tech industry continues to experience a wave of layoffs in 2025. Last year, over 150,000 jobs were cut across 549 companies, as reported by Layoffs.fyi. This year, more than 22,000 workers have already been affected by layoffs in the tech sector, with a significant number of cuts occurring in February alone.

Tracking these layoffs provides insight into the impact on innovation across various companies as they embrace AI and automation. It also highlights the human cost of these layoffs and the potential consequences of increased innovation.

Below is a list of the known tech layoffs in 2025, which will be updated regularly. If you have any information on layoffs, please contact us.

April

GM

GM is laying off 200 employees at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck facility in Michigan, which focuses on electric vehicles. The slowdown in the EV market is cited as the reason for the cuts.

Zopper

Zopper has let go of around 100 employees since the beginning of 2025, with recent layoffs affecting the tech and product teams. The India-based insurtech startup has raised $125 million to date.

Turo

Turo is reducing its workforce by 150 positions following the decision to not proceed with its IPO. The San Francisco-based car rental startup aims to strengthen its long-term growth plans during economic uncertainty.

GupShup

GupShup has laid off approximately 200 employees in its second round of layoffs in five months to enhance efficiency and profitability. The conversational AI company, valued at $1.4 billion in 2021, operates in San Francisco and India.

Forto

Forto has reportedly cut 200 jobs, affecting a third of its employees, with a focus on reducing sales staff in the German logistics startup.

Wicresoft

Wicresoft is ending its operations in China, impacting around 2,000 employees, following Microsoft’s decision to cease outsourcing after-sales support to Wicresoft. The joint venture with Microsoft was founded in 2022 and operates globally.

Five9

Five9 plans to cut 123 jobs, approximately 4% of its workforce, to focus on strategic areas like artificial intelligence for sustainable growth.

Google

Google has laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, covering Android, Pixel phones, and Chrome, among others.

Microsoft

Microsoft is considering additional layoffs, particularly targeting middle managers and non-coders to adjust the programmer to product manager ratio.

Automattic

Automattic, the developer of WordPress.com, is laying off 16% of its workforce across departments, affecting more than 270 employees.

Canva

Canva has let go of 10 to 12 technical writers following its advice to employees to use generative AI tools. The company, valued at $26 billion in 2024, focuses on efficiency and innovation.

March

Northvolt

Northvolt has laid off 2,800 employees, impacting a significant portion of its workforce, after filing for bankruptcy.

Block

Block has let go of 931 employees as part of a reorganization effort, led by CEO Jack Dorsey, not for financial reasons but for strategic realignment.

Brightcove

Brightcove has laid off 198 employees, two-thirds of its U.S. workforce, following its acquisition by Bending Spoons.

Acxiom

Acxiom has laid off 130 employees, a fraction of its workforce, amidst plans for a potential merger with IPG and Omnicom Group.

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is closing its Washington, D.C., office and releasing its policy team as part of a strategic decision to deepen relationships with policymakers.

Siemens

Siemens is letting go of approximately 5,600 jobs globally in its automation and electric-vehicle charging businesses to enhance competitiveness.

HelloFresh

HelloFresh is laying off 273 employees and closing a distribution center in Texas to consolidate operations in the region.

Otorio

Otorio has cut 45 employees after being acquired by Armis for $120 million, focusing on streamlining operations.

ActiveFence

ActiveFence plans to reduce 22 employees, primarily based in Israel, as part of a streamlining process.

D-ID

D-ID is cutting 22 jobs following a strategic partnership with Microsoft, impacting a significant portion of its workforce.

NASA

NASA is shutting down several offices, including its Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, in alignment with changes in its structure.

Zonar Systems

Zonar Systems has reportedly laid off staff, though the exact number of affected employees is unknown.

Wayfair

Wayfair is letting go of 340 employees in its technology division as part of a restructuring effort.

HPE

HPE is cutting 2,500 employees, representing 5% of its workforce, in response to a decline in shares in the first fiscal quarter.

TikTok

TikTok is cutting up to 300 workers in Dublin, around 10% of its workforce in Ireland, as part of an efficiency drive.

LiveRamp

LiveRamp is laying off 65 employees, affecting 5% of its total workforce, in a strategic move.

Ola Electric

Ola Electric is reportedly laying off over 1,000 employees and contractors in a cost-cutting initiative.

Rec Room

Rec Room has reduced its headcount by 16% as it refocuses on efficiency and competitiveness in the gaming industry.

ANS Commerce

ANS Commerce has been shut down three years after being acquired by Flipkart, impacting an undisclosed number of employees.

February

HP

HP is cutting up to 2,000 jobs as part of its restructuring plan to drive cost savings before the end of the fiscal year.

GrubHub

GrubHub is announcing 500 job cuts after its acquisition by Wonder Group, affecting a significant portion of its workforce.

Autodesk

Autodesk plans to lay off 1,350 employees, around 9% of its workforce, to reshape its go-to-market strategy.

Google

Google is restructuring its People Operations and cloud organizations, resulting in employee cuts and a voluntary exit program for U.S.-based employees.

Nautilus

Nautilus has reduced its headcount by 25 employees, focusing on the upcoming release of a commercial version of its proteome analysis platform.

eBay

eBay is cutting dozens of employees in Israel, potentially impacting 10% of its workforce in the country.

Starbucks

Starbucks has cut 1,100 jobs in a reorganizing effort that includes outsourcing tech work to third-party employees.

Commercetools

Commercetools has laid off dozens of employees after failing to meet sales growth targets, focusing on long-term success.

Dayforce

Dayforce is cutting around 5% of its workforce in an efficiency drive to enhance profitability and growth.

Expedia

Expedia has laid off more employees in a cost-cutting effort, following previous reductions in its Product & Technology division.

Skybox Security

Skybox Security has ceased operations and laid off employees after selling its business and technology to Tufin, impacting around 300 people.

HerMD

HerMD is shutting down operations due to ongoing healthcare challenges, impacting an undisclosed number of employees.

Zendesk

Zendesk has cut 51 jobs in its San Francisco headquarters, following a previous reduction in headcount in 2023.

Vendease

Vendease has cut 120 employees, affecting 44% of its workforce, in its second round of layoffs in five months.

Logically

Logically has laid off dozens of employees in a cost-cutting effort to ensure its long-term success in combating online misinformation.

Blue Origin

Blue Origin is laying off about 10% of its workforce, impacting over 1,000 employees in engineering and program management positions.

Redfin

Redfin is cutting around 450 positions between February and July 2025 as part of a restructuring following its partnership with Zillow.

Sophos

Sophos is laying off 6% of its workforce to streamline operations, following its acquisition of Secureworks.

Zepz

Zepz is cutting nearly 200 employees and closing operations in Poland and Kenya as part of redundancy measures.

Unity

Unity has reportedly conducted another round of layoffs, though the exact number of affected employees is unknown.

JustWorks

JustWorks has cut nearly 200 employees, citing potential adverse events and the need to prepare for economic challenges.

Bird

Bird has cut 120 jobs, impacting a third of its workforce, as part of a strategic realignment following a previous rebrand.

Sprinklr

Sprinklr has laid off about 500 employees, citing poor business performance and the need for operational efficiency.

Sonos

Sonos has reportedly let go of approximately 200 employees, following previous layoffs in August 2024.

Workday

Workday has laid off 1,750 employees, representing a significant portion of its workforce, to adjust to market conditions.

Okta

Okta has laid off 180 employees as part of a strategic decision, following previous layoffs in the company.

Cruise

Cruise is laying off 50% of its workforce, including top executives, as it prepares to shut down operations and transition under General Motors.

Salesforce

Salesforce is eliminating over 1,000 jobs as it focuses on new AI products, despite actively recruiting new employees.

January

Cushion

Cushion has shut down operations, impacting its workforce following challenges in the fintech sector.

Placer.ai

Placer.ai has laid off 150 employees in the U.S. to reach profitability.

Amazon

Amazon has laid off workers in its communications department to drive efficiency and enhance customer focus.

Stripe

Stripe is laying off 300 employees as part of a growth strategy, despite plans to increase total headcount.

Textio

Textio has laid off 15 employees as part of a restructuring effort.

Pocket FM

Pocket FM is cutting 75 employees to ensure long-term success in the audio industry.

Aurora Solar

Aurora Solar is planning to cut 58 employees in response to challenges in the solar industry.

Meta

Meta is cutting 5% of its staff as it prepares for a challenging year, focusing on performance and growth.

Wayfair

Wayfair is cutting up to 730 jobs as part of a strategic decision to focus