According to independent layoff tracker layoffs, the wave of high-tech layoffs is still kicking in 2025. So far, more than 22,000 workers have been victims of cuts across the tech industry, with 16,084 incredible cuts in February alone.
Tracking tech industry layoffs in 2025 allows you to see the trajectory of reductions and understand the impact on innovation for all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and what comes with the rise in innovation.
Below is a comprehensive list of all known technology layoffs that occurred in 2025. This is updated regularly. If you have any tips for layoffs, please contact us here. If you would like to remain anonymous, please contact us here.
march
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Following the announcement of its strategic partnership with AI startup Microsoft, it cuts 22 jobs and impacts nearly a quarter of its total workforce.
NASA
It announced that it would close several offices following Elon Musk's Doge. This includes the DEI branch of the Bureau of Technology, Policy, Strategy and Diversity and Equal Opportunity.
Zonar System
Some staff members reportedly have been fired, according to a LinkedIn post from a former employer. The company has not confirmed layoffs and it is currently unclear how many workers have been affected.
Way Fair
As part of a new restructuring effort, it announced plans to let go of 340 employees in the technology sector.
HPE
Depending on the stock that slides 19% in the first fiscal quarter, it will cut 2,500 employees, or 5% of their total staff.
Tiktok
It cuts up to 300 workers in Dublin, accounting for around 10% of the Irish company's workforce.
liveramp
It announced it would fire 65 employees, affecting 5% of the workforce.
Ora Electric
They reportedly plan to fire more than 1,000 employees and contractors in cost-cutting efforts. It's the company's second round cut in just five months.
Rec Room
The total number of people has been reduced by 16% as gaming startups shift their focus to “more efficient” with “scrapia.”
ANS Commerce
It was closed just three years after it was acquired by Flipkart. It is currently unclear how Manny's employees were affected.
February
Website
It cuts up to 2,000 jobs as part of its “Future Now” restructuring plan, which hopes to save $300 million by the end of the fiscal year.
Grubhub
It announced 500 job cuts after being sold to Wonder Group for $650 million. The number of cuts affected more than 20% of the previous workforce.
Autodesk
It announced plans to layoff 1,350 employees to rebuild the GTM model, affecting 9% of the total workforce. The company is also cutting back on facilities but does not plan to close offices.
It plans to cut employees in teams in people operations and cloud organizations with new reorganization efforts. The company offers a voluntary exit program for operational employees of US-based people.
Nautilus
With 25 employees, the number of employees was reduced by 25, accounting for 16% of the total workforce. The company plans to release a commercial version of its proteome analysis platform in 2026.
eBay
It reportedly cut dozens of Israel's employees and could affect 10% of the country's 250 workforce.
Starbucks
Restructuring efforts that impact tech workers have cut 1,100 jobs. The coffee chain will outsource some technical work to third-party employees.
CommerceTools
We have laid off dozens of employees in the past few weeks. This included about 10% of staff per day after failing to meet sales growth targets. The “headless commerce” platform raised funds at a $1.9 billion valuation just a few years ago.
DayForce
Approximately 5% of the current workforce will be reduced by promoting new efficiencies to drive profitability and growth.
Expedia
The total number is unknown, but more employees have been fired for new efforts to reduce costs. Last year, Travel Giant cut around 1,500 roles in its Product & Technology Division.
Skybox Security
After selling its business and technology to Israeli cybersecurity company Tufin, it halted the business and fired employees. The cut affects approximately 300 people.
HERMD
Its operations are closed amid the “Continued Issues in Healthcare.” The number of affected employees is unknown. In 2023, the women's healthcare startup raised $18 million to fund the expansion.
Zendesk
The state's submission to the Employment Development Department has cut 51 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters. SaaS startups previously cut their staff by 8% in 2023.
vendease
120 employees have been cut, affecting 44% of the total staff. It will support the Y combination of the second layoff round for a Nigerian startup in just five months.
Logically
Dozens of employees reportedly have been fired as part of a new cost-cutting effort aimed at ensuring “long-term success” on the startup's mission to curb information online.
The origin of blue
It fires about 10% of the workforce, affecting more than 1,000 employees. According to an email to staff obtained by CNN, the cuts primarily affect engineering and program management positions.
redfin
Following its new partnership with Zillow, a full restructuring is expected to be completed in the fall, with the SEC application to cut approximately 450 positions between February and July 2025.
Sophos
The cybersecurity company has been confirmed with TechCrunch. Less than two weeks after Sophos acquired SecureWorks for $859 million, cuts occurred.
Zepz
It will cut nearly 200 employees to close operations in Poland and Kenya.
Unity
They reportedly conducted another round of layoffs. It is unclear how many employees were affected.
JustWorks
Mike Seckler cut around 200 employees and released it in a memo to employees, citing “potential adverse events” such as a recession and rising interest rates.
bird
TechCrunch learned exclusively, cutting 120 jobs and impacting about a third of the total workforce. The move comes just a year after the Dutch startup cut 90 employees after the brand.
sprinklr
Approximately 500 employees have been fired, affecting 15% of employees, citing a decline in business performance. The new cut follows two previous layoff rounds for the company that affected around 200 employees.
Sonos
It reportedly lets out about 200 employees, according to The Verge. The company previously cut 100 employees as part of the August 2024 layoff round.
Working days
It fired 1,750 employees as first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed independently by TechCrunch. The cut affects approximately 8.5% of the total head count for the Enterprise HR platform.
Octa
It fired 180 employees, and the company confirmed with TechCrunch. The cut comes more than a year after the 400 workers' access and identity giants let go.
cruise
It fires 50% of the workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten and several other top executives. The rest of the self-driving car company will move under General Motors.
Salesforce
More than 1,000 jobs have been reportedly been eliminated. Cuts come as the giants are actively hiring and hiring workers to sell new AI products.
January
cushion
CEO Paul Kesserwani has closed its operations, announced on LinkedIn. According to Pitchbook, the 2022 fintech startup had a money post money rating of $82.4 million.
placer.ai
It fired 150 US-based employees and affected about 18% of the total number of workers to reach profitability.
Amazon
The company “lay off dozens of workers in the communications department to help move faster, increase ownership, strengthen our culture and bring our team closer to our customers.
stripe
It has laid off 300 people, according to a leaked memo reported by Business Insider. However, according to the memo, the Fintech giant plans to increase its total number by 17%.
text
Fifteen employees have been fired as an expanded writing startup is making a restructuring effort.
Pocket FM
The company has cut 75 employees to ensure long-term sustainability and success. The audio company has cut 200 writers for the last time in July 2024 since partnering with Eleven Love.
Aurora solar
It plans to cut 58 employees in response to “continuous macroeconomic challenges and continued uncertainty in the solar industry.”
Meta
In an internal memo, the company announced that it would cut 5% of staff targeting “low performance” towards a “severe year.” As of the latest quarterly report, META currently has over 72,000 employees.
Way Fair
It plans to withdraw its operations in Germany and focus on physical retailers, cutting jobs of up to 730 people and affecting 3% of the total workforce.
Pandion
It has affected 63 employees and has closed its operations. The delivery startup said employees will be paid until January 15th without resignation.
icon
According to a new warning notification, 114 employees have been fired as part of the team's reorganization and efforts are focused on the robotic printing system.
Altruist
Despite the company's pursuit of “active” employment, it eliminated 37 jobs, affecting about 10% of its total workforce.
Aqua Security
To increase profitability, we are cutting dozens of employees across the global market as part of a strategic restructuring.
Solaredge Technologies
It plans to fire 400 employees from around the world. This is the company's fourth layoff round since January 2024, as the solar industry is facing a recession.
level
Founded in 2018, the fintech startup suddenly closed earlier this year. According to an email from CEO Paul Aaron, the closure follows a failed attempt to find a buyer, but Employer.com has a new offer that is considering buying the company later.