Tech giant Amazon confirmed Wednesday that it is reducing its workforce by approximately 100 employees within its Devices and Services division.
This unit encompasses a diverse portfolio of products and services, including the popular Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring security devices, and the ambitious Zoox robotaxi venture.
While the exact breakdown of affected teams remains undisclosed, Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt issued a statement acknowledging the cuts.
“As part of our ongoing work to make our teams and programs operate more efficiently, and to better align with our product roadmap, we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles,” Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt said in a statement.
“We don’t make these decisions lightly, and we’re committed to supporting affected employees through their transitions,” Schmidt stated.
Despite these reductions, Amazon clarified that hiring continues within the Devices and Services organization. This suggests a strategic realignment rather than a broad retreat from these sectors.
This latest development underscores Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s determined push to cut costs across the company. Since the beginning of 2022, Amazon has laid off a significant 27,000 employees. While the scale of job reductions has lessened this year compared to the preceding two, the Devices and Services unit has now experienced layoffs in three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and now 2025).
Last year, Amazon initiated a simplification of its corporate structure as part of its return-to-office mandate. This restructuring aimed to reduce management layers and flatten the organizational hierarchy. Jassy had set a target to increase the ratio of individual contributors to managers by at least 15% by the end of the first quarter of this year.
Amazon’s move mirrors a broader trend within the technology industry, where other major players are also trimming their workforces.
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 3%, affecting nearly 6,000 employees across all levels and regions.
The layoffs, which will impact employees across various departments and geographic locations, come despite Microsoft’s recent strong financial performance.
Just last month, the company reported quarterly results that exceeded analyst expectations, with particularly robust growth in its Azure cloud-computing division.
Microsoft spokesperson Pete Wootton said these organizational changes are deemed “necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace.”
The restructuring follows Microsoft’s pattern of periodic workforce adjustments as it shifts focus toward emerging technologies.
According to the company’s most recent SEC filing, Microsoft employed approximately 228,000 workers globally as of June last year, with 126,000 based in the United States.
Industry analysts view the move as part of a broader strategy among tech giants to streamline operations while heavily investing in AI development.
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