Amazon Layoffs Affect Nearly 2,200 Employees in Washington State
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What we know
Location: Washington, USA.
Department affected: core product and engineering.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Amazon has laid off nearly 2,200 employees in Washington state, with more than half of the cuts affecting core product and engineering roles. This decision reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts as it navigates economic challenges. The layoffs are part of a broader trend within the tech industry, where companies are adjusting their workforce in response to changing market conditions. The affected employees were notified recently, marking a significant reduction in Amazon's workforce in the region.
Amazon.com, Inc. cut 2,200 jobs in WA affecting its core product and engineering team as of March 15, 2026.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 1,551,000 people Amazon.com, Inc. employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 102 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, including 18,317 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 68 additional events known from news reporting.
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