Amazon has confirmed laying off approximately 100 jobs within its devices and services division, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations. The reduction is part of a broader cost-cutting initiative that has seen the company lay off around 27,000 employees since early 2022, reported CNBC.
“As part of our ongoing work to make our teams and programmes operate more efficiently, and to better align with our product roadmap, we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles,” said Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt in a statement. “We don’t make these decisions lightly, and we’re committed to supporting affected employees through their transitions.”
The affected division includes different business segments, including Kindle, Alexa, Echo, Ring, and Zoox. However, Amazon did not specify which specific units were impacted by these cuts but confirmed that hiring continues within the division.
A spokesperson told Reuters, which first reported the job cuts, that the layoffs are part of Amazon’s regular business reviews. The company clarified that these represent a minor portion of the total workforce within the division.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has been actively pursuing cost-cutting measures across the organisation, resulting in significant workforce reductions since 2022. The devices and services division has been a recurring target for these layoffs over the past two years. In line with these efforts, the company has also aimed to simplify its corporate structure by reducing managerial layers, aiming for a 15% increase in the ratio of individual contributors to managers.
Tech sector sees continued workforce reductions
Besides Amazon, several other major technology companies have also been decreasing their employee numbers.
Microsoft recently announced its plan to lay off approximately 6,000 employees as part of a strategic organisational restructuring. This move will impact 3% of Microsoft’s global workforce, spanning various levels and departments. The tech major took this decision despite reporting strong financial results. In the quarter that ended on 31 March 2025, it reported an 18% year-on-year increase in net income to $25.8bn.
Previously, Siemens disclosed plans to cut 5,600 positions worldwide within its Digital Industries division. This decision is part of a strategic restructuring effort in response to changing market dynamics.
In February 2025, California-based design software firm Autodesk also revealed intentions to reduce its global workforce by 9% by laying off around 1,350 employees, as part of a strategy to optimise its go-to-market operations.
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