A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Summary of 2025 Tech Layoffs

The tech layoff trend continues strongly into 2025, following over 150,000 job cuts in 2024. This article provides a comprehensive list of layoffs, updated regularly, highlighting the significant impact across various tech companies.

Key Layoffs by Month

February 2025:

• HP: Up to 2,000 jobs cut as part of restructuring.
• GrubHub: 500 job cuts (over 20% of workforce) following acquisition.
• Autodesk: 1,350 employees laid off (9% of workforce).
• Google: Cuts in People Operations and cloud teams.
• Nautilus: 25 employees laid off (16% of workforce).
• eBay: Dozens of employees cut in Israel (potentially 10% of Israeli workforce).
• Starbucks: 1,100 tech jobs cut and outsourced.
• Commercetools: Dozens of employees laid off due to unmet sales targets.
• Dayforce: Roughly 5% of workforce cut.
• Expedia: More employees laid off (exact number unknown).
• Skybox Security: Ceased operations, laying off approximately 300 employees.
• HerMD: Shutting down operations, number of employees affected unknown.
• Zendesk: 51 jobs cut in San Francisco headquarters.
• Vendease: 120 employees laid off (44% of staff).
• Logically: Dozens of employees laid off due to cost-cutting.
• Blue Origin: About 10% of workforce (over 1,000 employees) laid off.
• Redfin: Around 450 positions cut.
• Sophos: 6% of total workforce laid off.
• Zepz: Nearly 200 employees laid off, operations closing in Poland and Kenya.
• Unity: Another round of layoffs (number unknown).
• JustWorks: Nearly 200 employees laid off.
• Bird: 120 jobs cut (one-third of workforce).
• Sprinklr: About 500 employees laid off (15% of workforce).
• Sonos: Approximately 200 employees laid off.
• Workday: 1,750 employees laid off (8.5% of workforce).
• Okta: 180 employees laid off.
• Cruise: 50% of workforce laid off, operations largely shutting down.
• Salesforce: More than 1,000 jobs reportedly cut.

March 2025:

• Northvolt: 2,800 employees laid off (62% of staff).
• Block: 931 employees laid off (8% of workforce).
• Brightcove: 198 employees laid off (two-thirds of U.S. workforce).
• Acxiom: 130 employees laid off (3.5% of workforce).
• Sequoia Capital: Closing Washington, D.C., office, laying off policy team.
• Siemens: Approximately 5,600 jobs cut globally.
• HelloFresh: 273 employees laid off, distribution center closed.
• Otorio: 45 employees cut (more than half of workforce) after acquisition.
• ActiveFence: 22 employees laid off (7% of workforce).
• D-ID: 22 jobs cut (nearly 25% of workforce).
• NASA: Shutting down several offices.
• Zonar Systems: Layoffs reported, exact number unknown.
• Wayfair: 340 employees laid off in technology division.
• HPE: 2,500 employees cut (5% of staff).
• TikTok: Up to 300 workers cut in Dublin (roughly 10% of Irish workforce).
• LiveRamp: 65 employees laid off (5% of workforce).
• Ola Electric: Over 1,000 employees and contractors reportedly laid off.
• Rec Room: 16% of workforce reduced.
• ANS Commerce: Shut down, number of employees affected unknown.

April 2025:

• GM: 200 people laid off at Factory Zero.
• Zopper: Around 100 employees laid off.
• Turo: 150 positions cut.
• GupShup: Roughly 200 employees laid off.
• Forto: 200 jobs eliminated (one-third of employees).
• Wicresoft: Operations in China halted, affecting around 2,000 employees.
• Five9: 123 jobs cut (4% of workforce).
• Google: Hundreds of employees laid off in platforms and devices division.
• Microsoft: Additional layoffs being considered.
• Automattic: 16% of its workforce laid off.
• Canva: 10 to 12 technical writers laid off.

January 2025:

• Cushion: Shut down operations.
• Placer.ai: 150 U.S.-based employees laid off (18% of workforce).
• Amazon: Dozens of workers laid off in communications department.
• Stripe: 300 people laid off.
• Textio: 15 employees laid off.
• Pocket FM: 75 employees cut.
• Aurora Solar: 58 employees to be cut.
• Meta: 5% of staff cut, targeting low performers.
• Wayfair: Up to 730 jobs cut, exiting Germany.
• Pandion: Shut down operations, impacting 63 employees.
• Icon: 114 employees laid off.
• Altruist: 37 jobs eliminated (10% of workforce).
• Aqua Security: Dozens of employees cut.
• SolarEdge Technologies: 400 employees laid off globally.
• Level: Shut down operations.

The reasons for these layoffs vary, but many cite economic uncertainty, restructuring efforts, and the integration of AI and automation as contributing factors. The impact on innovation and the overall tech landscape remains a significant concern.