A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

Group 1 - Company is eliminating 221 positions across its Milpitas and San Francisco offices, effective October 13, as part of a broader workforce-reduction strategy [1] - Another 262 jobs are being trimmed at the San Francisco headquarters, with layoffs set to take effect November 3, following previous cuts in Seattle and Bellevue [2] - The company has cut 101 jobs in Seattle and 262 in San Francisco, with no explanation provided for the layoffs [3] Group 2 - Rivian has laid off about 200 workers, or 1.5% of its staff, due to the end of federal EV tax credits and cooling demand, while still moving ahead with plans for a lower-cost model [4] - The company has reduced its headcount by approximately 140 employees, accounting for roughly 1% of its total workforce, primarily affecting the manufacturing team [30] Group 3 - Company has laid off about 500 jobs, roughly one-third of its data annotation team, as it shifts focus from generalist AI tutors to specialist roles [5] - Kaltura is cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 70 employees, to reduce operating expenses by $8.5 million while maintaining sales and marketing budgets [14] - Yotpo is laying off about 200 employees, roughly 34% of its global workforce, as it shuts down email and SMS marketing operations [15] Group 4 - Company is cutting 106 positions at its Seattle and Liberty Lake offices as part of a broader global workforce reduction [11] - Oracle is set to cut 101 jobs at its Santa Clara location, with additional layoffs planned in Seattle [10] - Bumble announced it will cut approximately 240 jobs, or 30% of its workforce, to enhance operational efficiency [32] Group 5 - Microsoft is planning to cut 9,000 employees, which is less than 4% of its global workforce, following a series of earlier layoffs [27] - Google has downsized its smart TV division by 25% of its 300-member team, while increasing investment in AI projects [34] - Intel is reportedly planning to lay off nearly 2,400 workers in Oregon, which is almost five times more than previously announced [24]