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Amazon Lays Off 1,900 Engineers Amid Speed Claims

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,900
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,900 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: Engineering.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon has laid off 1,900 engineers as part of a restructuring effort, despite the company's claims of needing to accelerate its operations. This decision reflects ongoing challenges within the tech sector, where companies are reevaluating their workforce in response to economic pressures. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the industry, but Amazon's specific cuts highlight its internal struggles. The affected employees were primarily in the engineering department, indicating a significant shift in the company's operational focus. This move comes as Amazon continues to adapt to changing market conditions and demands.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 1,900 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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