The tech industry continues to grapple with a significant wave of layoffs extending into 2025. Following a challenging 2024, which saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies according to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi, the trend persists. So far this year, over 22,000 tech workers have been impacted by reductions, with a notable 16,084 cuts occurring in February alone.

This comprehensive tracker monitors the trajectory of these cutbacks, offering insights into their impact on innovation across companies of all sizes. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, these layoffs serve as a stark reminder of the human cost and the broader implications for the future of innovation.

Below is a comprehensive list of all known tech layoffs that have occurred in 2025, which will be updated regularly. If you have information regarding a layoff, please contact us here. To remain anonymous, you can reach out here.

December

Payoneer

Is set to lay off approximately 30 employees in Israel and a similar number overseas, totaling about 6% of its global workforce. (Calcalistech)

VSCO

Laid off 24 employees as part of a restructuring to refocus on tools for professional photographers. In an internal memo seen by TechCrunch, CEO Eric Wittman stated that consumer demand fell short and recent expansion efforts did not deliver as hoped.

Mobileye

Is reportedly cutting 200 employees, approximately 4% of its global workforce. With over 3,000 of its 4,300 employees based in Israel, most of the cuts are expected to affect its local teams. (Calcalistech)

Inside Inbound Health

Shut down on December 1, according to an audio recording obtained by Axios Pro. The hospital-at-home startup had previously raised over $50 million.

November

Intel

Continued its stated goal of cutting a significant portion of its workforce this year, with 59 Bay Area jobs eliminated effective November 30, as reported by KRON4 based on an Employment Development Department filing.

HP

Is reportedly set to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2028 as it aims to streamline operations and leverage AI to accelerate product development and boost efficiency. (Reuters)

Apple

Is cutting several sales positions responsible for business, school, and government accounts, as it moves to streamline its device and service sales strategy for these sectors, Bloomberg reports.

Monarch Tractor

In an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch, the company informed employees it might lay off over 100 workers or even shut down. This follows weeks of staff reductions across the autonomous electric tractor startup’s California offices and its teams in India and Singapore.

Playtika

Announced plans to lay off approximately 20% of its workforce, 700 to 800 employees, next month, marking its fifth round of cuts since 2022, according to Calcalist. The Nasdaq-listed gaming company, valued at $1.5 billion, currently employs about 3,500 people.

Pipe

Has laid off about 200 employees, roughly half its workforce, as reported by Fintech Business Weekly. The revenue-based small business lender, once valued at $2 billion, stated the cuts are part of its push toward profitability and greater operational efficiency.

Synopsys

Plans to cut roughly 10% of its workforce and close several sites as part of a restructuring tied to its recent acquisition of Ansys, The Wall Street Journal reported. The layoffs, expected to affect about 2,000 employees, are scheduled to take place during fiscal 2026, which began November 1.

Deepwatch

Has laid off between 60 and 80 employees, citing artificial intelligence as one of the factors behind the decision, TechCrunch reported. The cybersecurity firm, which develops an AI-powered threat detection and response platform, employs roughly 250 people.

Axonius

Is reportedly cutting roughly 10% of its staff, notifying employees in early November that about 100 of its 900 workers will be laid off. The New York-based cybersecurity firm states the move aims to streamline operations. (Calcalistech)

MyBambu

Is set to permanently close its local operations, laying off all 141 employees in two waves, according to a filing with the Florida Department of Commerce. The Florida-headquartered fintech company’s first 100 employees were let go on October 31, with the remaining 41 slated for termination by December 31.

Hewlett-Packard

Is removing 52 positions at its San Jose campus, according to reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle. The layoffs, which began last month and will continue through November, affect employees across cloud development, engineering, and product management.

October

Amazon

After Reuters reported that the company was planning to eliminate up to 30,000 corporate jobs, Amazon later shared that it would pursue an “overall reduction in our corporate workforce of approximately 14,000 roles.” Since that announcement, Amazon has laid off 660 employees across multiple New York City offices, with more expected throughout the year.

Rivian

Is cutting 600 jobs, about 4% of its workforce, amid an EV market pullback, marking its third layoff this year. Details of the latest layoffs remain undisclosed, while earlier cuts in June and September affected 100 to 150 employees in its commercial and manufacturing teams.

Meta

Has laid off approximately 600 employees across its AI infrastructure units, including the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team and other product-related roles. However, top-tier AI hires in TBD Labs, managed by new chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, will not be affected.

Applied Materials

Plans to cut about 4% of its workforce, or roughly 1,400 jobs, to streamline operations amid tighter U.S. semiconductor export controls.

Handshake

Laid off around 100 employees in October, about 15% of its 650-person U.S. workforce. The layoffs affected various roles across its recruiting business vertical. The San Francisco-based startup is an online platform connecting college students and recent graduates with employers for early-career jobs.

Smartsheet

Has reportedly laid off over 120 employees amid a leadership transition following CEO Mark Mader’s retirement. The enterprise software company, which grew to more than 3,300 employees, was acquired for $8.4 billion by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners earlier this year, taking it private.

Google

Has cut over 100 design roles in its cloud division, hitting U.S.-based teams especially hard, as the company shifts focus toward AI investments, per a CNBC report. Many affected employees have until early December to find a new role within Google, following additional layoffs across its Silicon Valley offices, including at least 50 permanent cuts in Sunnyvale.

Paycom

Is reportedly laying off over 500 employees due to AI and automation improving back-office efficiencies. The Oklahoma City-based HR and payroll software company will provide affected workers with severance packages, outplacement services, and access to internal job opportunities.

September

Just Eat

Will eliminate around 450 jobs as part of a cost and operations review, according to Reuters. The layoffs will span multiple functions and countries, including customer service and sales. Europe’s largest food delivery company said it is increasingly using automation and AI, shifting many manual service tasks to automated systems.

Fiverr

Plans to cut around 250 jobs, approximately 30% of its workforce, as part of a push to become a leaner, faster, and AI-focused company, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Tel Aviv-headquartered freelance services marketplace said the restructuring will reduce management layers and position it to pursue growth with an AI-native approach.

ZipRecruiter

Is closing its Tel Aviv development center, cutting about 80 jobs. Led by Yosi Taguri, the office specialized in software, data, and AI research, including algorithm development. The California-based recruitment firm, founded in 2010, is trimming costs amid a challenging labor market.

GupShup

Has laid off at least 100 employees, including junior developers, just months after cutting nearly 200 jobs. The San Francisco-based conversational AI company, which is preparing for an IPO within two years, raised $60 million in equity and debt in July.

xAI

Laid off about a third of its data annotation team, cutting roughly 500 jobs, according to Business Insider. The move comes as the company shifts focus from generalist AI tutors to specialist roles, after testing workers to assess their strengths. Employees were told they would be paid through the end of their contracts — or November 30 at the latest — but their system access was cut immediately, Business Insider reports.

Rivian

Has reportedly laid off about 200 workers, or 1.5% of its staff, as the company braces for the end of federal EV tax credits under President Trump’s policy changes. The $7,500 incentive for new electric cars expires this month, adding to pressure from cooling demand. Despite the cuts, Rivian says it is moving ahead with plans for a lower-cost model.

Oracle

Is cutting another

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