The tech layoff wave is still active in 2025. Last year, over 150,000 job cuts occurred across 549 companies, according to a well-known layoffs tracker. Currently, more than 22,000 workers in the tech industry have been affected by reductions, with a staggering 16,084 layoffs occurring in February alone.
This article tracks layoffs in the tech industry for 2025 to illustrate the trajectory of cutbacks and their impact on innovation across various companies. As businesses increasingly embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and the potential consequences of heightened innovation.
Below is a comprehensive list of all known tech layoffs that have taken place in 2025, which will be updated regularly. If you have a tip about a layoff, 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: More than 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
Zebra Technologies
This company is winding down its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) business, which was developed after acquiring Fetch Robotics in 2021. The Illinois-based company is considering whether to sell the AMR unit or shut it down, with most employees expected to leave by the end of 2025.
Amazon
Amazon is cutting 84 jobs in Seattle and Bellevue across various roles, including engineering, recruiting, software development, and product management. Layoffs will occur from February 2 to February 23, 2026, and affected employees will receive at least 90 days of pay, benefits, and job transition assistance.
Lusha
Lusha is laying off 8% of its workforce, approximately 24 employees, as part of a restructuring to focus on new growth areas rather than broad cost-cutting.
Tenstorrent
Tenstorrent has cut 7.5% of its workforce, reducing its headcount to around 1,000, as it shifts focus from enterprise customers to individual developers.
Payoneer
Payoneer will let go of about 30 employees in Israel and a similar number of staff overseas, resulting in a total reduction of roughly 6% of its global workforce.
Mobileye
Mobileye is reportedly cutting 200 employees, about 4% of its global workforce, primarily affecting local teams in Israel.
November 2025
Intel
Intel continues its goal of significant workforce reductions, eliminating 59 Bay Area jobs effective November 30.
HP
HP plans to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs globally by 2028 as part of efforts to streamline operations.
Apple
Apple is cutting several sales positions as it streamlines operations for businesses, schools, and government agencies.
Playtika
Playtika plans to lay off about 20% of its workforce, approximately 700 to 800 employees, marking its fifth round of cuts since 2022.
October 2025
Amazon
Amazon is reportedly planning to eliminate up to 30,000 corporate jobs, with an initial layoff of 660 employees across multiple New York City offices.
Meta
Meta has laid off approximately 600 employees across its AI infrastructure units.
Conclusion
As 2025 progresses, the tech industry continues to face significant layoffs, impacting thousands of workers. This document serves as a comprehensive overview of the layoffs, with regular updates to ensure accurate tracking of this ongoing situation.
Source: TechCrunch News