The tech layoff wave remains prominent in 2025, with over 150,000 job cuts reported across 549 companies in the previous year. According to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi, this year has already seen more than 22,000 workers affected by reductions in the tech industry, with a striking 16,084 cuts occurring in February alone.

This tracker aims to monitor layoffs within the tech sector throughout 2025, illustrating the trajectory of these cutbacks and their implications for innovation across various companies. As organizations increasingly adopt AI and automation technologies, understanding the human impact of these layoffs is crucial, as it highlights what is potentially at stake with advancing innovation.

Below is a detailed list of known tech layoffs from 2025, which will be regularly updated. If you have information regarding a layoff, please reach out anonymously or through our contact options.

Monthly Layoffs Overview

• 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.

Detailed Company Layoffs

December

Zebra Technologies

The company is winding down its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) business, which was established after acquiring Fetch Robotics in 2021. Most employees are expected to depart by the close of 2025.

Amazon

In its latest round of layoffs, Amazon is cutting 84 jobs across Seattle and Bellevue, affecting roles in engineering, recruiting, software development, and product management. The layoffs will occur between February 2 and February 23, 2026, with impacted employees receiving a minimum of 90 days of pay and job transition assistance.

Lusha

Lusha is laying off 8% of its workforce, approximately 24 employees, as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reallocating resources toward new growth areas.

Tenstorrent

The AI chip startup has cut 7.5% of its workforce, reducing its total to about 1,000 employees, as it shifts its focus toward individual developers.

Payoneer

Will eliminate around 30 positions in Israel and a similar number overseas, totaling roughly 6% of its global workforce.

VSCO

Laid off 24 employees as part of a restructuring aimed at refocusing on tools for professional photographers.

Mobileye

Is cutting 200 employees, about 4% of its global workforce, primarily affecting its teams based in Israel.

Inside Inbound Health

The hospital-at-home startup shut down operations on December 1, following significant funding.

November

Intel

Continued its goal of workforce reductions, laying off 59 jobs in the Bay Area effective November 30.

HP

Plans to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs globally by 2028 to streamline operations.

Apple

Is reducing several sales roles focused on accounts from businesses to government agencies.

Playtika

Will lay off about 20% of its workforce, totaling 700 to 800 employees, marking its fifth round of cuts since 2022.

Pipe

Laid off around 200 employees, about half its workforce, to enhance profitability.

October

Amazon

Planned to reduce up to 30,000 corporate jobs, later confirming a reduction of 14,000 roles, with 660 employees laid off in New York City offices.

Rivian

Is cutting 600 jobs, approximately 4% of its workforce.

Meta

Laid off around 600 employees across its AI infrastructure units.

September

Just Eat

Will eliminate approximately 450 jobs as part of a cost and operations review.

Fiverr

Plans to cut around 250 jobs, roughly 30% of its workforce.

Conclusion

This comprehensive overview highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the tech industry in 2025, with significant layoffs impacting thousands of workers across various sectors. As companies continue to adapt to economic pressures and advancements in technology, the human cost remains a crucial consideration in the pursuit of innovation.

Source: TechCrunch News