Andy Jassy

Engineers aren’t safe anymore: Amazon layoffs show even core tech jobs are expendable

Nov 22, 2025, 09:35 AM IST

The damage didn’t stop at engineering. Over 500 product and program managers lost jobs. In California, Amazon’s gaming studios faced “significant role reductions,” shuttering major MMO projects.

Amazon slashes 14,000 jobs globally, India faces 1,000 cuts, fresh layoffs looming

Oct 29, 2025, 07:28 AM IST

The move follows CEO Andy Jassy’s ongoing cost-cutting initiative. Last year, Jassy emphasized the need to “reduce layers, increase ownership and help reduce bureaucracy.”

'It's dehumanisation, not innovation': Amazon's 30,000 AI layoffs spark outrage

Oct 28, 2025, 12:44 PM IST

The layoffs are expected to begin this week as part of cost-cutting measures led by chief executive Andy Jassy

Amazon to axe 30,000 corporate jobs in biggest layoff in company history

Oct 28, 2025, 07:44 AM IST

With roughly 350,000 corporate workers, the planned layoffs would slash nearly 9% of Amazon’s white-collar workforce. The company employs 1.54 million people globally, most in warehouse and logistics roles.

Amazon trims workforce in cloud division despite continued revenue growth and investment in AI automation

Jul 18, 2025, 02:05 PM IST

Amazon’s latest layoffs at AWS highlight a shifting focus toward operational efficiency and AI-driven restructuring, even as cloud revenues rise.

Amazon cuts jobs across Kindle and Goodreads in bid to streamline Books division

Jun 06, 2025, 10:40 AM IST

Amazon trims staff in its Books business, including Kindle and Goodreads, as part of a broader efficiency drive.

Amazon lays off employees in Devices and Services division amid ongoing restructuring

May 16, 2025, 04:24 AM IST

Amazon is continuing its cost-cutting streak with another round of layoffs, this time impacting its devices and services division.

'Brutal world, fend for yourself': Startup founder calls out Amazon for layoffs despite $100 billion cash reserves

Mar 18, 2025, 03:48 PM IST

American workers at least have some level of social security, whereas in India, losing a job could mean financial devastation, says Akshat Shrivastava

Fewer bosses in future: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy downsizing middle managers who put 'fingerprints on everything'

Mar 06, 2025, 11:35 AM IST

Amazon surpasses middle management reduction goals, empowering employees amidst strict return-to-office policy.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity: Amazon to invest $100 billion in AI, cloud this year

Feb 07, 2025, 02:38 PM IST

Outpacing the likes of Microsoft and Google, Amazon has announced to invest a whopping $100 billion in Artificial Intelligence this year to cash in on the “once-in-a-lifetime type of business opportunity".

Tech layoffs: Amazon cuts more jobs from various teams to enhance operational efficiency

Jan 31, 2025, 08:48 AM IST

Tech layoffs 2025: Amazon has announced another round of layoffs as part of its strategy to streamline operations and cut costs. The company is focusing on reducing management layers and speeding up decision-making processes.