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Starbucks Announces Corporate Layoffs in Seattle Tech Roles

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
350
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA.

Department affected: Technology.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Starbucks Corporation has announced a new round of layoffs affecting approximately 350 employees in its technology department based in Seattle. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are part of the company's ongoing adjustments to its workforce in response to changing market conditions and internal evaluations. Starbucks has indicated that these cuts are necessary to enhance efficiency and focus on core business areas. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately, impacting various roles within the tech division.

Starbucks Corporation cut 350 jobs affecting its Technology team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at Starbucks Corporation since June 2023, affecting a combined 14,005 employees.

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Consumer Cyclical
43
EVENTS TRACKED
26K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED MAY 19, 2026