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Amazon Cuts 1,800 Engineering Jobs in Record Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,800
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,800 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: Engineering.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon has announced significant layoffs, cutting 1,800 engineering jobs as part of its record workforce reduction. This decision reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where many companies are reevaluating their workforce in response to economic pressures. The affected positions primarily involve engineering roles, indicating a strategic shift in Amazon's operational focus. This move underscores the challenges faced by the tech giant in maintaining its competitive edge while managing costs.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 1,800 jobs affecting its Engineering team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 1,551,000 people Amazon.com, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 209 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, affecting a combined 183,684 employees.

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Consumer Cyclical · 1,551,000 employees
209
EVENTS TRACKED
1.3M
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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