Here’s a concise overview of the recent big tech layoffs in 2025:
The tech industry is facing another significant wave of job cuts amid economic uncertainty and the transformative impact of AI on workplaces. Over 61,220 tech jobs have been cut this year across 130 companies, according to Layoffs.fyi.
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Microsoft announced its largest layoffs since 2023, cutting 6,000 jobs (~3% of its 228,000-strong workforce) on May 13. The cuts span multiple levels and locations, including nearly 2,000 jobs in Washington state. Microsoft says this move isn’t about performance but restructuring to reduce management layers and improve the engineer-to-non-engineer ratio. Earlier this year, it also trimmed roles in gaming and sales.
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Google has continued trimming staff following its massive 2023 layoffs. In early May, about 200 jobs were cut from its global business unit (sales and partnerships) to improve collaboration and customer service. These follow reductions earlier in 2025 in Android, Pixel, Chrome, cloud divisions, and voluntary exits. Alphabet, Google’s parent, laid off 12,000 employees in January 2023.
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Amazon recently laid off roughly 100 employees from its Devices and Services division (products like Echo, Alexa, Kindle, and Zoox) to better align with its product plans and streamline operations. This follows earlier cuts in 2025 aimed at removing “unnecessary layers” in its organization.
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CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, announced layoffs affecting 5% of its workforce last week as part of a strategic realignment focused on profitability and long-term growth. The exact number wasn’t disclosed.
Overall, these layoffs reflect broader efforts by tech companies to improve efficiency, adapt to AI-driven changes, and refocus resources amid challenging economic conditions.
