The tech industry is still shedding jobs at a significant pace in 2025. Last year alone, more than 150,000 tech workers were laid off across 549 companies, according to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi. As of now, 2025 has already seen over 22,000 layoffs, with February alone accounting for 16,084 job losses — a sign that the layoff trend is far from over.
This evolving situation underscores the double-edged nature of rapid innovation. While AI and automation continue to revolutionize businesses, these advancements are also driving strategic workforce reductions across the globe. To help you stay informed, we’re actively monitoring all notable tech layoffs in 2025.
Below is a comprehensive, regularly updated list of companies making job cuts, including details on the scope and reasons behind each decision.
May 2025 Tech Layoffs
CrowdStrike: Cutting 5% of its global workforce (~500 people) to increase operational efficiency as part of a strategic growth plan aimed at $10B in ARR.
April 2025 Tech Layoffs
Expedia: Letting go of 3% of employees, mainly from its product and tech teams, following earlier layoffs in marketing.
Cars24: Laid off 200 employees across product and tech departments amid restructuring efforts.
Meta: Over 100 employees affected in the Reality Labs division, impacting VR and wearable tech projects.
Intel: Planning to lay off 21,000 employees (~20% of its workforce) ahead of Q1 earnings under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
GM: Cutting 200 jobs at its Factory Zero EV facility due to slowed demand in the electric vehicle market.
Zopper: Approximately 100 layoffs in 2025, with recent cuts in tech and product teams.
Turo: Letting go of 150 employees after shelving IPO plans.
GupShup: Cut 200 jobs, following 300 layoffs in December 2024; part of a cost-efficiency push.
Forto: Slashed 200 jobs, impacting one-third of its workforce — mostly in sales.
Wicresoft: Shutting down China operations, impacting 2,000 employees, after Microsoft ends outsourcing ties.
Five9: Laying off 123 employees (~4%) to prioritize AI growth strategies.
Google: Layoffs in the Platforms & Devices division affecting Android, Pixel, Chrome teams.
Microsoft: Considering further layoffs focused on reducing non-coding middle managers.
Automattic: Cutting 16% of its staff (~270+ jobs), impacting various departments.
Canva: Laid off 10–12 technical writers, signaling a stronger shift to AI content tools.
March 2025 Tech Layoffs
Northvolt: Filed for bankruptcy, leading to 2,800 layoffs (62% of staff).
Block (Square): Let go of 931 employees (~8%) in a reorganization effort.
Brightcove: Slashed 198 jobs (~66% of U.S. workforce) following its acquisition by Bending Spoons.
Acxiom: Cut 130 employees (~3.5%), a day after a major merger announcement by parent IPG.
Sequoia Capital: Closing its D.C. office, laying off its 3-person policy team.
Siemens: Announced 5,600 global layoffs in its EV charging and automation divisions.
HelloFresh: Cut 273 jobs, closing its Grand Prairie, Texas, center.
Otorio: Post-acquisition by Armis, cut 45 employees, over 50% of staff.
ActiveFence: Let go of 22 employees (~7%), mostly in Israel.
D-ID: Cut 22 jobs (~25%) after partnering with Microsoft.
NASA: Reportedly shutting down several internal offices, including DEI and tech strategy departments.
Zonar Systems: Unconfirmed layoffs per employee LinkedIn posts.
Wayfair: Announced 340 job cuts in its tech division.
HPE: Planning to eliminate 2,500 roles (~5%) amid falling stock prices.
TikTok: Cutting up to 300 jobs in Dublin (10% of its Ireland workforce).
LiveRamp: Letting go of 65 employees (~5%).
Ola Electric: Second layoff round in five months, affecting over 1,000 workers.
Rec Room: Reduced workforce by 16%, shifting focus to lean operations.
ANS Commerce: Shutting down three years post-acquisition by Flipkart.
February 2025 Tech Layoffs
HP: Cutting up to 2,000 jobs under its “Future Now” restructuring plan.
GrubHub: Let go of 500 employees (~20%) post-acquisition by Wonder Group.
Autodesk: Announced 1,350 layoffs (~9%) and facility downsizing.
Google: Cuts in People Operations and cloud teams; voluntary exits offered.
Nautilus: Cut 25 jobs (~16%).
eBay: Dozens of jobs cut in Israel (~10% of local staff).
Starbucks: Cut 1,100 tech jobs, moving some roles to third parties.
Commercetools: Laid off about 10% of staff amid missed growth targets.
Dayforce: Slashing 5% of its workforce.
Expedia: Another round of unquantified layoffs to reduce costs.
Skybox Security: Ceased operations, laid off ~300 workers post-sale.
HerMD: Shutting down amid healthcare challenges.
Zendesk: Let go of 51 workers in SF; previously cut 8% in 2023.
Vendease: Cut 120 employees (~44%) — second layoff in five months.
Logically: Dozens laid off for cost-cutting and operational focus.
Blue Origin: Laid off 1,000+ employees (~10%) in engineering and program management.
Redfin: Will cut 450 jobs through July as part of its restructuring plan.
Sophos: Cut 6% of workforce weeks after acquiring Secureworks.
Zepz: Cutting 200 jobs as it exits operations in Poland and Kenya.
Unity: Conducted another unspecified round of layoffs.
JustWorks: Laid off ~200 employees, citing economic caution.
Bird: Cut 120 jobs (~33%) after rebranding efforts in 2024.
Sprinklr: Let go of 500 employees (~15%).
Sonos: Laid off 200 employees, following previous 100 in 2024.
Workday: Eliminated 1,750 roles (~8.5%) for organizational realignment.
Okta: Cut 180 jobs, following a larger layoff in 2024.
Cruise (GM): Slashing 50% of its staff as operations wind down.
Salesforce: Laying off 1,000+ workers while ramping up AI hiring.
January 2025 Tech Layoffs
Cushion: Shut down operations despite an $82M valuation in 2022.
Placer.ai: Cut 150 jobs (~18%) to reach profitability.
Amazon: Dozens of layoffs in communications for structural realignment.
Stripe: Laid off 300 employees; plans to increase headcount by 17%.
Textio: Cut 15 jobs amid restructuring.
Pocket FM: Let go of 75 employees after cutting 200 writers in 2024.
Aurora Solar: Planning to reduce staff by 58 in response to market pressure.
Meta: Announced cuts to 5% of staff, citing performance concerns.
Wayfair: Let go of 730 workers (~3%) and exited the German market.
Pandion: Shut down; 63 jobs lost.
Icon: Eliminated 114 roles due to strategic realignment.
Altruist: Cut 37 jobs (~10%) while continuing aggressive hiring.
Aqua Security: Undergoing global restructuring, laying off dozens.
SolarEdge: Fourth layoff round since 2024, cutting 400 jobs globally.
Level: Fintech startup shut down after failed acquisition efforts.
What This Means for the Tech Industry
As companies optimize for profitability, efficiency, and AI integration, thousands of tech jobs are being eliminated. The layoff wave is reshaping the future of work, talent mobility, and innovation dynamics.
At Trenzest, we’re committed to tracking these changes to help entrepreneurs, technologists, and professionals navigate an uncertain landscape.
