TL;DR
- Over 22,000 tech layoffs have occurred so far in 2025, with 16,000+ in February alone.
- Major companies impacted include Microsoft, Google, Indeed, Intel, and Rivian.
- AI adoption and restructuring are the most common reasons for job cuts.
- July has seen more than 10,000 layoffs, including a major round at Microsoft.
A Continuing Wave of Tech Workforce Reductions
Despite economic recovery in other sectors, the tech industry continues to shed jobs at an alarming rate in 2025. According to Layoffs.fyi, over 22,000 employees have been laid off this year across the technology landscape.
With AI automation and operational efficiency taking center stage, companies of all sizes are reassessing staffing structures. This ongoing shake-up reflects both the promise of innovation and the real cost to human capital.
July 2025: Major Restructuring and AI Integration Drive Cuts
Microsoft
Microsoft will eliminate 9,000 jobs, marking its fourth layoff round this year. Previous reductions included 6,500 in May, 300 in June, and smaller cuts in January. The layoffs span multiple functions and regions.
Indeed + Glassdoor
Parent company Recruit Holdings is merging the two platforms and will cut a combined 1,300 jobs, largely in U.S.-based R&D, HR, and sustainability teams.
Eigen Labs
Eigen Labs reduced headcount by 29 employees, or 25% of its team. The move follows a $70 million token raise from a16z Crypto in June.
June 2025: Smart Tech and Manufacturing Take a Hit
Google slashed 25% of its smart TV team, about 75 employees, and reallocated funds toward AI initiatives.
Intel
Intel plans to cut 15% to 20% of workers in its Intel Foundry unit. The company is also exiting its automotive business.
TomTom
Dutch mapping tech firm TomTom let go of 300 workers as part of an AI-focused reorganization.
Rivian
Rivian reduced its workforce by 140 employees, mostly in manufacturing.
May–January 2025: Tracking Earlier Layoff Rounds
Bumble
Bumble cut 240 jobs (30% of staff) to reallocate resources for AI-driven product innovation.
Klue
Klue laid off 85 employees, 40% of its team, citing a shift to more efficient business intelligence tools.
Microsoft (May–June)
Multiple rounds totaling 6,800+ job cuts affected roles in engineering, product, marketing, and legal.
Playtika, Airtime, Evernote Spinout
Playtika and Airtime each announced smaller rounds of 90 and 25 layoffs, respectively.
Layoffs in Numbers: 2025 YTD Summary
| Month | Approximate Job Cuts | Notable Companies Involved |
| July | 10,329+ | Microsoft, Indeed, Glassdoor, Eigen Labs |
| June | 1,606+ | Intel, Google, TomTom, Bumble, Klue, Rivian |
| May | 10,397 | Microsoft, Airtime, Playtika |
| April | 24,500+ | Multiple firms (not detailed in this article) |
| March | 8,834 | Ongoing cuts across mid-sized startups |
| February | 16,234 | Highest monthly total in 2025 |
| January | 2,403 | Early-year trimming before Q1 earnings reports |
| Total | 74,303+ | Source: Layoffs.fyi 2025 Tracker |
Looking Ahead: Will the Layoffs Continue?
While the pace has slowed since February’s peak, the July layoffs—especially at Microsoft—signal continued caution in hiring. The transition toward AI-native operations is real, and companies are investing in automation over headcount.
However, the ripple effect on innovation and morale remains to be seen. As AI becomes embedded in enterprise software and consumer products, human workers must adapt or be displaced.
