The wave of tech layoffs continues in 2025, affecting thousands of workers across startups, mid-size companies, and industry giants. Last year, more than 150,000 employees were cut across 549 companies, according to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far in 2025, over 22,000 employees have lost their jobs, with February alone accounting for 16,084 cuts.
2025 Tech Layoffs: Comprehensive List and Industry Overview
As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, these layoffs highlight the human impact of technological change, and the potential consequences for innovation across the sector. Below is a month-by-month overview of notable layoffs in 2025.
2025 Tech Layoff Trends by Month
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January: 2,403 employees laid off
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February: 16,234 employees laid off
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March: 8,834 employees laid off
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April: 24,500+ employees laid off
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May: 10,397 employees laid off
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June: 1,606 employees laid off
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July: 16,142 employees laid off
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August: 6,002 employees laid off
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September: 2,205 employees laid off
Major Company Layoffs in 2025
October
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Rivian: Cut 600 jobs (about 4% of workforce), marking its third reduction this year. Previous layoffs in June and September affected 100–150 employees in commercial and manufacturing teams.
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Meta: Laying off ~600 employees in AI infrastructure, including the FAIR team. Top-tier AI hires in TBD Labs are unaffected.
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Applied Materials: Cutting ~1,400 jobs (4% of workforce) due to tighter U.S. semiconductor export controls.
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Handshake: Eliminated ~100 employees (~15% of U.S. workforce) across recruiting roles.
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Smartsheet: Laid off 120+ employees following CEO Mark Mader’s retirement.
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Google: Over 100 design roles cut in cloud division, focusing on AI investments.
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Paycom: Cutting 500+ employees as AI and automation improve back-office efficiency.
September
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Just Eat: Eliminated ~450 jobs across multiple functions, shifting manual tasks to automation and AI.
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Fiverr: Cut ~250 employees (~30% of workforce) to streamline operations and adopt an AI-native approach.
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ZipRecruiter: Closed Tel Aviv development center, cutting ~80 jobs.
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GupShup: Laid off at least 100 employees, months after previous reductions.
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xAI: Cut ~500 jobs in data annotation, refocusing on specialist AI roles.
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Rivian: Additional 200 layoffs (~1.5% of staff) due to EV tax credit expirations.
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Oracle: 101 jobs cut in Seattle, 254 in San Francisco offices.
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Salesforce: Trimming 262 roles in San Francisco HQ, following smaller rounds earlier.
August
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Cisco: Eliminated 221 positions in Milpitas and San Francisco offices.
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Restaurant365: Laid off ~100 employees (~9% of workforce) after missing growth targets.
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Oracle: 101 layoffs at Santa Clara location; total local layoffs exceed 200.
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F5: Cut 106 positions in Washington offices, affecting senior engineers and managers.
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Peloton: Reduced workforce by 6%, marking the sixth layoff in just over a year.
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Kaltura: Cut ~70 employees (10%) to save $8.5 million, maintaining sales and marketing growth plans.
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Yotpo: Eliminated ~200 jobs (~34% of workforce) after shutting down email and SMS marketing operations.
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Windsurf: Laid off 30 employees, offering buyouts to remaining staff; focus shifts to intellectual property.
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Wondery: Cut 100 jobs; CEO Jen Sargent departing as Amazon reorganizes audio operations.
The Human and Industry Impact
The 2025 tech layoffs reflect a broader trend in the industry: automation and AI integration are reshaping roles, forcing companies to restructure. While innovation continues, these cuts illustrate the human cost of digital transformation.
Startups, midsize companies, and tech giants alike are embracing AI efficiencies, reducing headcount in areas such as customer support, data annotation, and operational roles. Meanwhile, specialized AI talent often remains in demand, highlighting a shift in the skills landscape.
Tracking Layoffs in 2025
This list will be updated regularly as new layoffs occur. Companies, employees, or industry watchers who want to report layoffs can submit tips, anonymously if preferred, to help keep the tracker accurate.
