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Western Digital Cuts 100 Jobs in South Bay Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
100 OF 51,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: South Bay, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Western Digital Corporation has laid off 100 employees in the South Bay area as part of recent workforce reductions. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the tech industry, reflecting a broader trend of job cuts among major companies. The layoffs are part of a strategy to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The specific departments affected were not disclosed, but the cuts are significant for the local workforce. This move aligns with similar actions taken by other tech firms in the region, indicating a tough economic environment.

Western Digital Corporation cut 100 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 51,000 people Western Digital Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Western Digital Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 100 employees.

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Technology · 51,000 employees
2
EVENTS TRACKED
500
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED FEB 11, 2026LAST UPDATED FEB 12, 2026