Amazon Layoffs

In March 2026, Amazon laid off at least 100 employees in its robotics unit, cutting white-collar roles on the team that designs robots and warehouse automation conveyances. The reductions came after a much larger January 2026 round that hit roughly 16,000 corporate workers, and after the company had halted development of its 'Blue Jay' robotic-arm project earlier in the year. Management framed the cuts as part of ongoing efficiency efforts tied to its artificial intelligence push, saying it 'regularly reviews our organizations to make sure teams are best set up to innovate and deliver for our customers.' Reporting on the round did not include severance terms or executive quotes specific to it.

Reason: Robotics unit restructuring tied to AI efficiency push

Source: finance.yahoo.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Lancaster, NY operations in February 27, 2026. Approximately 542 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Santa Monica, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 2 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Santa Monica, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 46 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Santa Monica, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 45 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Santa Clara, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 43 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Santa Clara, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 141 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Santa Clara, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 49 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Mountain View, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 72 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 32 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 3 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 11 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 58 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 87 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 81 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its East Palo Alto, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 89 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Irvine, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 5 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Irvine, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 24 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Irvine, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 1 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Irvine, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 25 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Irvine, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 34 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 38 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 1 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 19 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 13 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 2 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Francisco, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 19 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Francisco, CA operations in January 29, 2026. Approximately 84 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon announced roughly 16,000 additional corporate job cuts in late January 2026, extending reductions it had begun the previous October. Senior Vice President Beth Galetti described the move as an effort to strengthen the organization by reducing layers, increasing ownership and removing bureaucracy, framing it as the completion of earlier work rather than the start of a recurring rhythm of layoffs. Most U.S.-based employees were given about 90 days to find another internal role, and those who could not were offered severance pay, outplacement support and health benefits, with timing varying internationally. The company said it would keep hiring and investing in strategic areas it views as critical to its future.

Reason: Organizational restructuring to reduce layers and bureaucracy

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Woodland Hills, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 215 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its North Hollywood, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 131 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Porter Ranch, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 184 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Long Beach, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 168 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Encino, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 201 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Torrance, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 196 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Cerritos, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 155 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Los Angeles, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 185 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Pasadena, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 134 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Huntington Beach, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 191 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Irvine, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 191 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Fullerton, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 175 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Fountain Valley, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 181 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Roseville, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 174 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Murrieta, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 172 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Poway, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 182 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Corona, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 160 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Elk Grove, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 179 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Citrus Heights, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 163 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Upland, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 190 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Fontana, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 189 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Moorpark, CA operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 139 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in January 28, 2026. Approximately 135 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Oceanside, NY operations in January 27, 2026. Approximately 71 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its East Setauket, NY operations in January 27, 2026. Approximately 44 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in December 15, 2025. Approximately 84 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 138 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 28 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 33 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 80 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 27 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Sunnyvale, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 85 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 24 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 50 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 61 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 3 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 5 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Diego, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 1 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Francisco, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 3 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Francisco, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 1 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Francisco, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 41 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Francisco, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 18 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its San Francisco, CA operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 71 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 1 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 45 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 7 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 56 roles were eliminated.

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Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 9 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 84 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 2 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 77 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City, NY operations in October 28, 2025. Approximately 6 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

Amazon said in late October 2025 that it would lay off about 14,000 corporate employees, around 4% of its roughly 350,000 corporate and tech staff, putting the round on track to be the largest corporate job cuts in company history. The reductions are meant to make Amazon leaner and less bureaucratic while it funds its 'biggest bets,' including generative AI, with about $118 billion committed to AI and cloud infrastructure for the year. Teams in cloud, grocery, video games, HR, sustainability, communications, ads and devices were notified early, though the cuts are expected to reach nearly every area. CEO Andy Jassy had signaled in June that AI would shrink the company's workforce over time.

Reason: Leaner structure while investing in generative AI

Source: cnbc.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Mission Viejo, CA operations in October 2, 2025. Approximately 149 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its La Verne, CA operations in October 2, 2025. Approximately 107 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Whittier, CA operations in October 2, 2025. Approximately 126 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its La Habra, CA operations in October 2, 2025. Approximately 173 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Closure Permanent

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in July 17, 2025.

Source: reuters.com

Amazon cut roughly 100 employees from its Devices and Services division on May 14, 2025, the third round of reductions in that unit since 2022. Spokesperson Kristy Schmidt said the company made "the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles" to operate more efficiently and better align with its product roadmap. The division spans a wide portfolio including Alexa, Echo speakers, Ring doorbells, and the Zoox robotaxi project. Amazon did not specify which product lines lost headcount. The cuts are a continuation of CEO Andy Jassy's broader cost-reduction push, which has eliminated roughly 27,000 roles across the company since the start of 2022, though the pace of reductions has slowed considerably from the mass layoffs of 2022 and 2023.

Reason: Operational efficiency and product roadmap alignment

Source: cnbc.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in January 29, 2025.

Source: bloomberg.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in April 3, 2024.

Source: geekwire.com

In early February 2024, Amazon eliminated several hundred positions across One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, two healthcare units the company has been building since its $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical closed in early 2023. Amazon Health Services SVP Neil Lindsay told staff the moves were meant to realign resources and help the divisions hit their operating goals. Lindsay also apologized to employees who learned of the cuts through outside news coverage before receiving a direct notification. Affected workers were offered financial support, continued benefits, and the chance to apply for other open roles at Amazon. The company said it was not under a hiring freeze and continued recruiting in both units.

Reason: Resource realignment to meet divisional operating goals

Source: businessinsider.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in January 18, 2024. Approximately 30 roles were eliminated.

Source: cnbc.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in January 10, 2024.

Source: reuters.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in November 17, 2023.

Source: geekwire.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in November 13, 2023. Approximately 180 roles were eliminated.

Source: cnbc.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in November 8, 2023.

Source: reuters.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in July 13, 2023. Approximately 80 roles were eliminated.

Source: news.yahoo.com

Amazon announced a further 9,000 job cuts in March 2023, on top of the roughly 18,000 it had detailed earlier in the year, bringing its recent reductions to about 27,000. CEO Andy Jassy said the additional cuts would mainly affect Amazon Web Services, the advertising business, the PXT human-resources organization and Twitch. He said the company had chosen to trim costs further given the uncertain economy while continuing to invest selectively in key long-term areas.

Reason: Further cost cuts across AWS, advertising, HR and Twitch

Source: cnbc.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York, NY operations in January 18, 2023. Approximately 299 roles were eliminated.

Reason: Layoff Permanent

This was part of Amazon's January 2023 round, which the company confirmed would ultimately affect more than 18,000 employees. That total ran larger than the company had first signaled in November and stood as the biggest tech layoff of that wave. CEO Andy Jassy said the reductions fell mainly on the stores (retail) and PXT human-resources organizations, and he tied them to an uncertain economy and to Amazon's rapid hiring during the pandemic. Notifications to affected employees began in mid-to-late January.

Reason: An uncertain economy following rapid pandemic-era hiring.

Source: wsj.com

Amazon began what was, to that point, the largest layoff in its history in November 2022, with reports of about 10,000 corporate and technology roles affected. The cuts concentrated in the devices and services group, including the Alexa organization, along with the retail division and human resources. CEO Andy Jassy was working to rein in costs after a pandemic-era hiring spree and against an uncertain economy. The company framed the move as part of its annual operating-plan review and signaled that reductions would continue into early 2023.

Reason: Cost control after pandemic-era over-hiring.

Source: nytimes.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Seattle operations in October 28, 2022. Approximately 150 roles were eliminated.

Source: geekwire.com

Amazon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York, NY operations in April 1, 2022. Approximately 51 roles were eliminated.

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