Amazon Cuts 1,800+ Engineering Jobs in Historic October 2025 Layoffs as Part of 14,000 Employee Reduction

Nov 22, 2025 12:51 pm CST

Amazon implemented massive workforce reductions in October 2025, laying off over 14,000 employees with nearly 40% of reported cuts affecting engineering positions. The restructuring spans cloud services, retail, advertising, and gaming divisions, with additional layoffs expected in January 2026 as CEO Andy Jassy pushes for a leaner organization amid AI transformation.