The wave of layoffs in the technology sector continues into 2025, building on the more than 150,000 job cuts from 549 companies recorded in the previous year. According to the layoffs tracking site Layoffs.fyi, approximately 22,000 tech employees have faced reductions so far this year, with February witnessing 16,084 of those job losses alone.
Tracking Layoffs in 2025
This ongoing tracker documents tech industry layoffs, enabling stakeholders to monitor the effects of workforce reductions on innovation and company dynamics. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, understanding the implications for the workforce becomes crucial.
Below is a continuously updated list of significant layoffs across various tech companies in 2025:
April 2025 Layoffs
GM
General Motors is reducing its workforce by 200 at its Factory Zero in Michigan due to a slowdown in electric vehicle production.
Zopper
The Indian insurtech startup Zopper has reportedly laid off about 100 employees this year, with 50 cuts occurring just recently among tech and product teams. The company has thus far raised $125 million.
Turo
Car rental service Turo plans to cut 150 positions after deciding against moving forward with its IPO, citing the need to adapt for long-term growth amid economic fluctuations.
GupShup
The conversational AI company GupShup has laid off approximately 200 employees to enhance operational efficiency, following a previous round of 300 cuts in December.
Forto
German logistics startup Forto has eliminated 200 jobs, representing one-third of its total staff, impacting mainly sales personnel.
Wicresoft
Microsoft’s joint venture Wicresoft will cease operations in China, resulting in the layoffs of around 2,000 employees.
Five9
Five9 plans to reduce its workforce by 123 positions, about 4% of its total staff, as it seeks to prioritize areas like artificial intelligence.
Google has laid off hundreds of employees from its platforms and devices division, impacting its Android and Pixel teams.
Microsoft
Microsoft is considering further layoffs focused on middle management and non-coding roles to refine its organizational structure.
Automattic
WordPress.com developer Automattic is laying off 16% of its staff, translating to over 270 jobs.
Canva
Canva has let go of 10 to 12 technical writers amidst an ongoing push for generative AI tool integration.
March 2025 Layoffs
Northvolt
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has laid off 2,800 employees, totaling 62% of its workforce, following recent bankruptcy filings.
Block
Block has cut 931 employees, or 8% of its workforce, as part of an organizational restructuring, clarified by CEO Jack Dorsey as not being financially driven.
Brightcove
The streaming company Brightcove laid off 198 employees, which accounts for two-thirds of its U.S. workforce, post-acquisition by Bending Spoons.
Acxiom
Data services firm Acxiom has reportedly let go of 130 staff, about 3.5% of its workforce.
Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital plans to eliminate its Washington, D.C. office and its associated policy team, affecting three employees.
Siemens
Siemens announced the impending layoffs of approximately 5,600 employees globally in its automation and electric vehicle charge divisions to enhance competitiveness.
HelloFresh
HelloFresh is laying off 273 employees following the closure of its Grand Prairie distribution center, consolidating operations to a site in Irving.
Otorio
Cybersecurity firm Otorio has cut 45 employees, over half its workforce, after being acquired by Armis.
ActiveFence
ActiveFence will reduce its staff by 22, representing 7% of its workforce, primarily in Israel.
NASA
NASA announced the closure of several offices, including its Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy.
February 2025 Layoffs
HP
HP plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its restructuring initiative aimed at $300 million in savings.
GrubHub
GrubHub has announced 500 job cuts following its acquisition by Wonder Group.
Autodesk
Autodesk will lay off 1,350 employees, representing 9% of its workforce, to realign its go-to-market model.
Google is reorganizing its People Operations and cloud teams, introducing voluntary exit options for its U.S. staff in these areas.
Nautilus
Nautilus has reduced its workforce by 25 employees, accounting for 16%, as it prepares to launch a commercial analysis platform in 2026.
eBay
eBay is reportedly cutting several dozen positions in Israel.
Starbucks
Starbucks cut 1,100 tech positions as part of a restructuring strategy focusing on outsourcing.
Commercetools
Commercetools laid off dozens of employees after failing to meet sales growth targets.
Dayforce
Dayforce will cut about 5% of its workforce in an effort to improve profitability.
Expedia
Expedia laid off more employees in a cost-cutting initiative; the exact number remains undisclosed.
Skybox Security
Skybox has ceased operations after selling its business to Tufin, affecting around 300 people.
January 2025 Layoffs
Cushion
The fintech company Cushion has shut down operations, impacting its entire workforce.
Placer.ai
Placer.ai laid off 150 employees as part of a strategic move toward profitability.
Amazon
Amazon laid off a number of employees in its communications unit to facilitate operational efficiency.
Stripe
Stripe announced a reduction of 300 jobs, despite plans to increase overall hiring during the year.
Textio
Textio has let go of 15 employees as a part of its restructuring process.
Pocket FM
Pocket FM is cutting 75 jobs in an effort to enhance long-term viability.
Aurora Solar
Aurora Solar plans to cut 58 employees due to ongoing challenges in the solar sector.
Meta
Meta will be cutting 5% of its staff, focusing on low performers as it braces for a challenging year ahead.
Wayfair
Wayfair announced plans to cut up to 730 jobs as it exits its operations in Germany.
Pandion
Pandion has closed operations, affecting 63 employees, who will receive pay through January.
Icon
Icon will lay off 114 employees as part of a strategic team realignment.
Altruist
Altruist has eliminated 37 positions despite plans for aggressive hiring.
Aqua Security
Aqua Security has laid off dozens globally to reorganize and improve profitability.
SolarEdge Technologies
SolarEdge is set to cut 400 global positions as part of a continued response to market conditions.
Level
Fintech startup Level has shut down after unsuccessful sale attempts, impacting its entire workforce.