The tech industry has seen no respite from layoffs in 2025, with more than 22,000 workers losing their jobs across the sector by December. According to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi, the wave of reductions started strong in January and peaked in February, when 16,234 employees were let go. Although the pace slowed mid-year, the total surpassed 22,000 by year-end, with several large-scale cuts in July and October pushing numbers higher. This article provides a detailed month-by-month account of known tech layoffs in 2025, highlighting the companies affected, the number of employees impacted, and the broader trends shaping the industry.
The year began with January cuts at Amazon, Meta, Stripe, and others. Amazon laid off dozens in its communications department, while Meta announced it would cut 5% of its staff targeting low performers. January also saw the closure of fintech startups like Cushion and Level, and layoffs at Wayfair (730 jobs), Pandion (shut down, 63 employees), and Altruist (37 jobs). The month ended with over 2,400 employees affected, setting the stage for the largest single month.
February: The Peak
February 2025 was the most brutal month, with 16,234 employees laid off. Major names include HP (up to 2,000 jobs), GrubHub (500 cuts after acquisition), Autodesk (1,350 jobs), and Workday (1,750 cuts). Salesforce also eliminated more than 1,000 positions as it shifted toward AI sales. The month was defined by restructuring plans across enterprises: Starbucks cut 1,100 tech workers, Blue Origin laid off 10% of its workforce (over 1,000), and Cruise shut down operations, laying off 50% of its staff. Startups like Bird (120 jobs) and Vendease (120 jobs, 44% of its staff) also made deep cuts.
March: Continued Pressure
March saw 8,834 layoffs. Northvolt cut 2,800 employees as it filed for bankruptcy. Block laid off 931 workers, and Siemens announced 5,600 job losses in automation and EV charging. Brightcove cut two-thirds of its U.S. workforce (198 employees) after being acquired. Other cuts included TikTok (300 in Dublin), Wayfair (340 tech positions), HPE (2,500 jobs), and Rec Room (16% headcount reduction). The month highlighted the ongoing impact of AI automation and market uncertainty.
April: Another Surge
April recorded more than 24,500 layoffs, the highest monthly number. Intel led with a massive 21,000 job cuts (20% of its workforce). Other significant reductions: NetApp (700 jobs), Electronic Arts (300-400), Expedia (3% of employees), and Meta (over 100 in Reality Labs). Google laid off hundreds in its platforms and devices division, while Canva cut technical writers and Automattic laid off 16% of its staff. The month also saw closures of startups like Beam and Wicresoft (2,000 employees affected).
May: Selective Reductions
May brought 10,397 layoffs. Microsoft cut over 6,500 jobs (3% of its workforce), while CrowdStrike laid off 500 (5%). Chegg cut 248 employees (22%) as AI tools disrupted education. Match Group reduced headcount by 13%, and Hims & Hers laid off 68 staff. General Fusion cut 25% of its workforce, and Beam shut down, letting go of ~200 employees. May also saw cuts at Amazon (100 in devices) and Deep Instinct (20 jobs).
June: Smaller Hits
June was a relatively quiet month with 1,606 layoffs. TomTom cut 300 jobs (10% of its workforce). Rivian reduced headcount by 140, and Bumble slashed 240 positions (30% of its staff). Klue let go of 85 employees (40%), and Google downsized its smart TV division by 25%. Intel announced 15-20% cuts in its Foundry division starting in July. Playtika and Airtime also made smaller cuts.
July: Mixed Bag
July saw 16,327 layoffs. Microsoft cut 9,000 employees, and Lenovo eliminated over 100 U.S. jobs. Indeed and Glassdoor combined to cut 1,300 roles. Scale AI laid off 200 employees and 500 contractors. Intel cut nearly 2,400 workers in Oregon, while Atlassian eliminated 150 roles. Consensys cut 47 jobs, and Zeen shut down. The month also included cuts at ByteDance (65 jobs) and Eigen Lab (29).
August to December: The Final Stretch
August recorded 6,302 layoffs, led by Cisco (221 jobs), Oracle (101+161 jobs), and Peloton (6% of workforce). Kaltura cut 70 staff, and Yotpo laid off 200 (34%). September saw 4,152 cuts: Just Eat (450), Fiverr (250), xAI (500), and Oracle (101+254). October was a big month with 18,510 layoffs: Amazon cut up to 14,000 roles, Meta laid off 600, Rivian cut 600, Applied Materials cut 1,400, and Google cut over 100 design roles. Smartsheet and Handshake also made cuts. November had 8,932 layoffs: HP (up to 6,000 by 2028), Synopsys (2,000), Pipe (200), and Playtika (700-800). December ended with 300 layoffs: Zebra Technologies winding down its AMR business, Amazon cutting 84 jobs, and Tenstorrent, Payoneer, VSCO, and Mobileye all reducing headcount.
Throughout the year, the tech layoffs were driven by companies' desire to cut costs, restructure for AI adoption, and improve efficiency. Many firms used the layoffs to pivot toward generative AI and automation, while others shuttered underperforming units. The total of over 22,000 layoffs in 2025 is still far short of 2024's 150,000, but the trend shows no sign of abating as the industry continues to evolve.
Source: TechCrunch News