Tech Industry Faces Unprecedented Layoffs in 2025: A Comprehensive Overview
The technology sector has experienced a significant wave of layoffs throughout 2025, marking a challenging period for the industry. According to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi, over 22,000 tech employees have been dismissed this year, with February alone accounting for a staggering 16,084 job cuts. This trend underscores the profound impact of economic shifts and technological advancements on employment within the sector.
December 2025:
– Payoneer: The financial services company announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 6%, affecting about 60 employees globally. This decision reflects the company’s efforts to streamline operations amid evolving market demands.
– VSCO: The photography app developer laid off 24 employees as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at refocusing on tools for professional photographers. CEO Eric Wittman cited underwhelming consumer demand and the underperformance of recent expansion initiatives as key factors in this move.
– Mobileye: The autonomous driving technology firm is reportedly cutting 200 positions, representing about 4% of its global workforce. With a significant portion of its employees based in Israel, the majority of these layoffs will impact local teams.
November 2025:
– HP: The tech giant is set to eliminate between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2028. This decision is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate product development and enhance efficiency.
– Apple: The company is cutting several sales positions that manage accounts for businesses, schools, and government agencies. This move aims to simplify the sales process for devices and services across these sectors.
– Monarch Tractor: The autonomous electric tractor startup informed employees of potential layoffs exceeding 100 workers or even a complete shutdown. This announcement follows weeks of staff reductions across its offices in California, India, and Singapore.
– Playtika: The gaming company plans to lay off about 20% of its workforce, equating to 700 to 800 employees. This marks the fifth round of cuts since 2022, reflecting ongoing challenges in the gaming industry.
– Pipe: The revenue-based small business lender has laid off approximately 200 employees, roughly half its workforce. The company stated that these cuts are part of its push toward profitability and greater operational efficiency.
– Synopsys: The software company plans to reduce its workforce by about 10% and close several sites as part of a restructuring tied to its recent acquisition of Ansys. The layoffs, affecting around 2,000 employees, are scheduled to take place during fiscal 2026.
– Deepwatch: The cybersecurity firm has laid off between 60 and 80 employees, citing artificial intelligence as a contributing factor. The company, which builds an AI-powered threat detection and response platform, employs roughly 250 people.
– Axonius: The cybersecurity firm is reportedly cutting about 10% of its staff, notifying employees that approximately 100 of its 900 workers will be laid off. The move aims to streamline operations.
– MyBambu: The fintech company is set to permanently close its local operations, laying off all 141 employees in two waves. The first 100 employees were let go on October 31, with the remaining 41 slated for termination by December 31.
– Hewlett-Packard: The company is removing 52 positions at its San Jose campus. The layoffs, which began last month and will continue through November, affect employees across cloud development, engineering, and product management.
October 2025:
– Microsoft: The tech giant announced plans to lay off 3% of its global workforce, affecting over 6,500 employees. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce management layers and enhance operational efficiency.
– Luminar: The lidar company initiated another round of layoffs amid the sudden resignation of its CEO. This restructuring follows extensive cuts in 2024, where about 30% of the workforce was reduced.
– Intel: The chipmaker is shuttering its automotive architecture business and laying off most of its staff as part of a broader restructuring. This decision reflects the company’s focus on its core client and data center portfolio.
September 2025:
– Meta: Despite recent layoffs, the company is expanding its presence in India by setting up a new site in Bengaluru. Meta is currently hiring for 41 positions, primarily in software engineering and chip design for data centers.
August 2025:
– Workday: The enterprise HR platform laid off 1,750 employees, approximately 8.5% of its headcount. Unlike many other tech companies, Workday had not implemented significant headcount cuts in recent years.
July 2025:
– Okta: The identity management company laid off 180 employees as part of a restructuring effort. This move aims to streamline operations and focus on core business areas.
– Cruise: The robotaxi company slashed 50% of its workforce, reflecting challenges in the autonomous vehicle industry. This decision is part of a broader effort to achieve profitability.
June 2025:
– Amazon: The e-commerce giant cut some roles in its sustainability department. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and focus on core business areas.
May 2025:
– Microsoft: The company announced plans to lay off 3% of its global workforce, affecting over 6,500 employees. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce management layers and enhance operational efficiency.
April 2025:
– Luminar: The lidar company initiated another round of layoffs amid the sudden resignation of its CEO. This restructuring follows extensive cuts in 2024, where about 30% of the workforce was reduced.
March 2025:
– Intel: The chipmaker is shuttering its automotive architecture business and laying off most of its staff as part of a broader restructuring. This decision reflects the company’s focus on its core client and data center portfolio.
February 2025:
– Meta: Despite recent layoffs, the company is expanding its presence in India by setting up a new site in Bengaluru. Meta is currently hiring for 41 positions, primarily in software engineering and chip design for data centers.
January 2025:
– Workday: The enterprise HR platform laid off 1,750 employees, approximately 8.5% of its headcount. Unlike many other tech companies, Workday had not implemented significant headcount cuts in recent years.
These layoffs highlight the tech industry’s ongoing challenges, including economic pressures, shifts in consumer demand, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and automation. As companies strive to adapt to these changes, the human impact of such decisions remains a critical consideration.
