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Palantir Cuts IT Headcount by 60% Amid Shift to Decentralized Tech Model

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
60
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
60 OF 3,892 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: IT.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Palantir Technologies Inc. has laid off 60% of its IT department as part of a strategic shift towards a decentralized technology model. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to adapt to changing market demands and optimize its operational structure. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation within the organization. While specific details about the total number of employees in the IT department were not disclosed, the cuts represent a significant reduction in workforce. The company continues to focus on its core mission of providing advanced data analytics solutions.

Palantir Technologies Inc. cut 60 jobs affecting its IT team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.5% of the 3,892 people Palantir Technologies Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Palantir Technologies Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 320 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff22 hours ago

Palantir Technologies Inc. cut 60 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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Palantir Technologies Inc.PLTR
Technology · 3,892 employees
3
EVENTS TRACKED
320
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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