1. Oracle – 30,000 Jobs
Oracle, a digital giant that currently specializes in offering cloud computing infrastructure to businesses that depend on artificial intelligence, declared the largest single-day layoff in tech company history by eliminating 30,000 jobs, citing “organizational restructuring.”
2. Amazon – 16,000 Jobs
On January 28, Amazon eliminated 16,000 positions worldwide. This was a part of the e-commerce behemoth’s second significant round of layoffs in three months as a result of its internal restructuring following the pandemic. This came after a round of layoffs in its Robotics business in March.
3. Dell- 11,000 Jobs
11,000 employees were let go by Dell. Declaring in 2026 that it was reducing external employment as part of its cost-cutting initiatives.
4. Block – 4,000 Jobs
Jack Dorsey’s digital company, which owns apps including Square, CashApp, and Tidal, eliminated 4,000 workers, or 40% of its workforce, citing “intelligence tools” as justification.
5. Meta – Over 2,000 Jobs
As part of its Metaverse and wearable-related restructuring, Meta laid off about 1,500 positions, or 10% of its Reality Labs business, in January. In March, it lay off an additional 700–1,000 workers across many divisions.
6. ASML Holdings – 1,700 Jobs
In an effort to streamline operations and cut bureaucracy, the semiconductor business eliminated 1,700 positions in its management and support departments.
7. Atlassian – 1,600 Jobs
The software company led by Mike Cannon-Brookes eliminated 1,600 positions, or 10% of its worldwide staff. According to Cannon-Brookes, “it would be dishonest to pretend AI doesn’t change the mix of skills we need or the number of roles required in certain areas.” “It does.”
8. Ericsson – 1,900 Jobs
Citing a slowdown in 5G spending in North America, Sweden-based telecom provider Ericsson announced 1,900 job layoffs, or 20% of the local staff.
9. Epic Games – Over 1,000 Jobs
In March, Epic Games fired off over 1,000 workers due to financial losses, high operating costs, and a decline in user engagement for their online multiplayer game Fortnite.
10. Ebay – 800 Employees
In an attempt to boost its investment in AI technology, the online marketplace lay off 800 workers in February, or 6% of its total workforce.
11. Flipkart – 500 Employees
According to reports, the e-marketplace laid off about 500 workers, or 4% of its workforce, in March due to poor performance reviews as part of restructuring efforts ahead of a potential IPO.
12. Zupee – 200 Employees
Following the center’s implementation of a real-money gaming prohibition, the company lay off 200 workers, or 40% of its employment, in January.
13. Spotify – 15 Employees
To improve efficiency, the music streaming service fired 15 workers from its podcasting group.
As 2026 unfolds, the wave of layoffs across tech giants like Oracle, Amazon, Block, and Meta underscores a deeper transformation driven by artificial intelligence and evolving business priorities. While these job cuts highlight short-term disruptions, they also signal a long-term shift toward automation, efficiency, and new skill demands in the workforce. For professionals and organizations alike, adapting to this AI-led transition will be crucial, as the future of work increasingly favors innovation, agility, and tech-driven expertise over traditional roles.
