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A Comprehensive Overview of Tech Layoffs in 2025

The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone.

We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 to provide insights into the trajectory of cutbacks and the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs — and what could be at stake with increased innovation.

Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of all the known tech layoffs that have occurred in 2025, which will be updated regularly. If you have a tip on a layoff, contact us here. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact us here.

• December 2025: 300 employees laid off — see all December 2025 tech layoffs
• November 2025: 8,932 employees laid off — see all November 2025 tech layoffs
• October 2025: 18,510 employees laid off — see all October 2025 tech layoffs
• September 2025: 4,152 employees laid off — see all September 2025 tech layoffs
• August 2025: 6,302 employees laid off — see all August 2025 tech layoffs
• July 2025: 16,327 employees laid off — see all July 2025 tech layoffs
• June 2025: 1,606 employees laid off — see all June 2025 tech layoffs
• May 2025: 10,397 employees laid off — see all May 2025 tech layoffs
• April 2025: More than 24,500 employees laid off — see all April 2025 tech layoffs
• March 2025: 8,834 employees laid off — see all March 2025 tech layoffs
• February 2025: 16,234 employees laid off — see all February 2025 tech layoffs
• January 2025: 2,403 employees laid off — see all January 2025 tech layoffs

December 2025

Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies is winding down its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) business, which was built after it acquired Fetch Robotics in 2021. The Illinois-based company is now 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 in its latest round of layoffs. The reductions affect roles across engineering, recruiting, software development, and product management. The layoffs are scheduled for February 2 through 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, about 24 employees, as part of a restructuring to reallocate resources toward new growth areas. The Israeli sales intelligence startup will continue hiring for key roles while focusing its product on future market needs.

Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent has reportedly cut 7.5% of its workforce, reducing its headcount to about 1,000, as it reshapes teams and skills rather than responding to financial pressure. The Santa Clara-based AI chip startup is shifting its 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, bringing the total reduction to roughly 6% of its global workforce.

VSCO

VSCO laid off 24 employees as part of a restructuring to refocus on tools for professional photographers. CEO Eric Wittman stated that consumer demand fell short and recent expansion efforts hadn’t delivered as hoped.

Mobileye

Mobileye is reportedly cutting 200 employees, about 4% of its global workforce, with most cuts affecting its local teams in Israel.

Inside Inbound Health

Inside Inbound Health shut down on December 1. The hospital-at-home startup had raised over $50 million.

November 2025

Intel

Intel continues its goal of cutting a significant amount of its workforce this year, with 59 Bay Area jobs eliminated effective November 30.

HP

HP is set to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2028 as it looks to streamline operations and leverage AI.

Apple

Apple is cutting several sales positions as it moves to streamline how it sells devices and services to businesses and government agencies.

Monarch Tractor

Monarch Tractor informed employees it may lay off over 100 workers or even shut down.

Playtika

Playtika plans to lay off about 20% of its workforce, 700 to 800 employees, next month, marking its fifth round of cuts since 2022.

Pipe

Pipe has laid off about 200 employees, roughly half its workforce, as part of its push toward profitability.

Synopsys

Synopsys plans to cut roughly 10% of its workforce and close several sites due to recent acquisitions.

Conclusion

The ongoing trend of layoffs across the tech industry in 2025 highlights the intersection of economic pressures and the shift toward automation and AI. As companies restructure and streamline their operations, the human cost remains a significant concern in the evolving landscape of technology.

Source: TechCrunch News