Amazon Layoffs
Amazon announced approximately 16,000 job cuts in January 2026, adding to 14,000 layoffs in October 2025, totaling around 30,000 positions, marking the largest workforce reduction in its history. As of June 11, 2026, these cuts are linked to increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and a strategic shift towards efficiency, with Amazon planning to invest approximately $200 billion in 2026 for data centers and AI chips. The layoffs have impacted corporate, product, engineering, and Selling Partner Services teams, as well as the closure of approximately 60 Amazon Fresh stores across the U.S., affecting around 3,900 workers in California alone. Amazon's AWS marketing chief encouraged employees to recruit from Meta's recent layoffs, while CEO Andy Jassy stated some layoffs were due to internal structural issues.
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June 2026 — 3 developments
Amazon has announced approximately 16,000 job cuts in January 2026, adding to 14,000 layoffs in Octo…
Amazon has announced approximately 16,000 job cuts in January 2026, adding to 14,000 layoffs in October 2025, totaling around 30,000 positions, the largest workforce reduction in its history. These cuts are linked to increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and a strategic shift towards efficiency. Amazon's AWS marketing chief encouraged employees to recruit from Meta's recent layoffs.
Amazon engineers have voiced concerns at a Seattle City Council hearing regarding the company's subs…
Amazon engineers have voiced concerns at a Seattle City Council hearing regarding the company's substantial AI investments, projected at $200 billion for 2026, occurring concurrently with significant corporate workforce reductions. These layoffs, reportedly around 30,000 jobs over eight months, are part of CEO Andy Jassy's strategy to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Amazon has conducted recent job cuts impacting its Selling Partner Services organization, adding to earlier workforce reductions.
Amazon has conducted recent job cuts impacting its Selling Partner Services organization, adding to earlier workforce reductions. This move occurs as Amazon plans to invest approximately $200 billion in 2026 for data centers and AI chips, a strategy that has raised internal concerns about job security and environmental impact.
May 2026 — 2 developments
Amazon has announced another round of job cuts impacting its Selling Partner Services division.
Amazon has announced another round of job cuts impacting its Selling Partner Services division. These layoffs are part of broader restructuring efforts focused on efficiency and AI investments, with roles being eliminated where AI systems can now perform tasks more effectively. Affected employees are being provided with support packages, including healthcare and severance.
Amazon is reportedly planning to lay off approximately 30,000 employees by the end of 2025 and early 2026.
Amazon is reportedly planning to lay off approximately 30,000 employees by the end of 2025 and early 2026. The job cuts are expected to impact corporate, product, and engineering teams, as well as Amazon Fresh locations. The company also plans to hire around 11,000 new developers and interns in 2026.
April 2026 — 2 developments
Amazon announced it will lay off approximately 18,000 employees as part of a significant cutback driven by economic uncertainty and rapid growth.
Amazon announced it will lay off approximately 18,000 employees as part of a significant cutback driven by economic uncertainty and rapid growth. CEO Andy Jassy stated that generative AI is expected to reshape the corporate workforce, leading to reductions due to efficiency gains. The job cuts will primarily affect corporate and technology roles.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated in April 2026 that the company's significant corporate layoffs, totalin…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated in April 2026 that the company's significant corporate layoffs, totaling approximately 30,000 roles, were driven by internal structural issues like bureaucracy and excessive management layers, rather than artificial intelligence. Amazon also officially denied rumors of an additional 14,000 layoffs planned for May 2026.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Amazon has implemented job cuts within its robotics division as part of ongoing restructuring and cost-cutting efforts.
Amazon has implemented job cuts within its robotics division as part of ongoing restructuring and cost-cutting efforts. Amazon Robotics VP Scott Dresser described the changes as "difficult but necessary," emphasizing that robotics remains a "strategic priority." While the exact number of affected employees is unclear, sources familiar with the matter indicate at least 100 white-collar jobs were impacted.
February 2026 — 5 developments
Amazon's recent layoffs have impacted New York, with approximately 135 corporate employees at the 1440 Broadway office in Manhattan laid off in January.
Amazon's recent layoffs have impacted New York, with approximately 135 corporate employees at the 1440 Broadway office in Manhattan laid off in January. Over 100 additional New York-based employees were also let go as part of the company's broader restructuring effort. These reductions are part of a larger strategy to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy.
Amazon is shutting down its Amazon Fresh supermarket chain, leading to thousands of job cuts across the US.
Amazon is shutting down its Amazon Fresh supermarket chain, leading to thousands of job cuts across the US. The company plans to close approximately 60 Fresh stores, ending a six-year initiative. In California alone, 20 Fresh stores will close, affecting around 3,900 workers.
Amazon has filed with the Washington Employment Security Department to eliminate approximately 2,200 permanent corporate jobs across various state locations.
Amazon has filed with the Washington Employment Security Department to eliminate approximately 2,200 permanent corporate jobs across various state locations. Separations are scheduled to begin on April 28. This action is in addition to the 16,000 job cuts previously announced as part of a broader restructuring.
Amazon is reducing an additional 2,200 managerial positions at its headquarters as part of an effort…
Amazon is reducing an additional 2,200 managerial positions at its headquarters as part of an effort to streamline its organizational structure and accelerate strategic decision-making. This move aims to improve long-term efficiency.
The news of Amazon's latest layoffs was inadvertently leaked to employees before the official announcement via a calendar invite.
The news of Amazon's latest layoffs was inadvertently leaked to employees before the official announcement via a calendar invite. Additionally, the layoffs will directly impact approximately 139 workers in Ventura County, California, due to the planned closure of a facility in Moorpark.
January 2026 — 11 developments
Amazon's stock experienced a slight decline following the confirmation of 16,000 job cuts, despite the company reporting strong Q3 2025 earnings that surpassed estimates.
Amazon's stock experienced a slight decline following the confirmation of 16,000 job cuts, despite the company reporting strong Q3 2025 earnings that surpassed estimates.
Amazon confirmed its intention to continue hiring in strategic areas, even as it proceeds with significant job cuts in other divisions.
Amazon confirmed its intention to continue hiring in strategic areas, even as it proceeds with significant job cuts in other divisions.
Amazon clarified that the recent job cuts will specifically impact corporate employees and will not affect operations or hourly positions.
Amazon clarified that the recent job cuts will specifically impact corporate employees and will not affect operations or hourly positions.
Amazon plans to use generative AI to replace some corporate positions as part of its ongoing workforce reduction strategy.
Amazon plans to use generative AI to replace some corporate positions as part of its ongoing workforce reduction strategy.
Amazon officially confirmed a new wave of global job cuts following an accidental internal email lea…
Amazon officially confirmed a new wave of global job cuts following an accidental internal email leak, revealing the initiative's codename 'Project Dawn' and specifying that layoffs would affect employees in the US, Canada, and Costa Rica.
Amazon prematurely alerted some Amazon Web Services (AWS) employees about planned layoffs for Wednesday morning due to a misfired internal email and meeting invitation.
Amazon prematurely alerted some Amazon Web Services (AWS) employees about planned layoffs for Wednesday morning due to a misfired internal email and meeting invitation.
Washington State's Employment Security Department has officially listed Amazon for potential job cuts, indicating over 2,000 positions, as part of the ongoing restructuring.
Washington State's Employment Security Department has officially listed Amazon for potential job cuts, indicating over 2,000 positions, as part of the ongoing restructuring.
Amazon's transition support for affected US employees includes severance pay and outplacement services.
Amazon's transition support for affected US employees includes severance pay and outplacement services. The job cuts are primarily impacting employees in the US, Canada, and Costa Rica.
Amazon is preparing to cut approximately 16,000 corporate and technology roles globally in its lates…
Amazon is preparing to cut approximately 16,000 corporate and technology roles globally in its latest round of layoffs, with up to 14,000 of these job cuts expected in Washington state.
Amazon's latest round of 14,000 corporate job cuts will specifically impact positions across Amazon Web Services (AWS), retail, Prime Video, and human resources.
Amazon's latest round of 14,000 corporate job cuts will specifically impact positions across Amazon Web Services (AWS), retail, Prime Video, and human resources.
Amazon's live-streaming unit, Twitch, announced it will cut 500 jobs, amounting to 35% of its workforce, as a necessary step to ensure the business's sustainability.
Amazon's live-streaming unit, Twitch, announced it will cut 500 jobs, amounting to 35% of its workforce, as a necessary step to ensure the business's sustainability.
December 2025 — 1 developments
Amazon began rolling out a new dashboard for managers to track corporate employees' in-office attend…
Amazon began rolling out a new dashboard for managers to track corporate employees' in-office attendance, including badge-in times and duration, to enforce its five-day return-to-office policy.
September 2024 — 1 developments
CEO Andy Jassy announced a strict five-day return-to-office mandate for corporate employees, which would officially kick in January 2025.
CEO Andy Jassy announced a strict five-day return-to-office mandate for corporate employees, which would officially kick in January 2025. He dismissed speculation that it was a 'backdoor layoff' or cost-cutting measure, insisting it was about culture.
June 2024 — 1 developments
Layoffs at Amazon spanned various units, including Audible (5%), Prime Video, Twitch (35% or roughly 500 employees), and Buy with Prime teams.
Layoffs at Amazon spanned various units, including Audible (5%), Prime Video, Twitch (35% or roughly 500 employees), and Buy with Prime teams.
May 2024 — 1 developments
Amazon announced a smaller round of layoffs affecting approximately 100 customer service middle management roles in the U.
Amazon announced a smaller round of layoffs affecting approximately 100 customer service middle management roles in the U.S. and India, as part of a shift in the Worldwide Customer Service organization's structure.
April 2024 — 2 developments
Amazon has confirmed further job cuts within its Selling Partner Services organization.
Amazon has confirmed further job cuts within its Selling Partner Services organization. A company spokesperson stated these actions are part of regular organizational reviews to ensure the company is best positioned to achieve its goals. These reductions follow previous layoffs in October, January, and March.
Amazon is implementing job cuts affecting hundreds of employees within its Amazon Web Services (AWS)…
Amazon is implementing job cuts affecting hundreds of employees within its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division, specifically impacting its Sales, Marketing, and Global Services units. The company is also cutting roles from its Physical Stores Technology team as part of a strategic shift. These layoffs are attributed to business changes in Training & Certification and Sales, with AWS prioritizing self-service digital training and eliminating duplicate roles.
February 2024 — 1 developments
Amazon is set to eliminate over 16,000 corporate roles globally in 2026, with a significant portion of these layoffs occurring in January.
Amazon is set to eliminate over 16,000 corporate roles globally in 2026, with a significant portion of these layoffs occurring in January. The company will also phase out its Fresh grocery delivery service in Singapore, impacting a small number of local employees. These cuts follow previous reductions totaling over 27,000 employees announced in late 2022 and early 2023.
March 2023 — 1 developments
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced an additional 9,000 job cuts, bringing the total layoffs in early 2023 to 27,000.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced an additional 9,000 job cuts, bringing the total layoffs in early 2023 to 27,000. These cuts affected profitable areas like AWS, advertising, Twitch, and HR.