Amazon's Latest Wave of Layoffs Hits California: Over 1,000 Jobs Cut Across the State
Amazon is once again making headlines with its announcement of over 1,000 layoffs across 27 offices in California, including 13 in the Bay Area. The cuts primarily affect corporate roles such as software developers, designers, data scientists, and managers. This move is part of a global restructuring effort aimed at cutting approximately 16,000 jobs, following a similar round of 14,000 layoffs in 2025. Despite the cuts, Amazon maintains it will continue to recruit for strategic roles, emphasizing its commitment to future growth in areas like AI and cloud services.
Feb 5