Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs, its largest layoff ever, with engineers hit hardest, accounting for nearly 40% of cuts in key states like New York, California, and Washington.
Mid-level software developers (SDE II) were the most affected, playing a critical role in building and delivering products.
The cuts follow strategic shifts, including scaling back gaming projects and visual-search AI initiatives, as CEO Andy Jassy pushes for faster, leaner operations. Impacted employees get 90 days to apply internally, with severance, career support, and continued health benefits.
This reflects a broader tech trend of AI-driven workforce optimization in 2025.