From Comprehensive major layoffs at tech giants like Tesla, Amazon, and Microsoft to smaller fintech startups and emerging apps, the wave of tech layoffs in 2024 shows no signs of slowing down.
After significant workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, 2024 has already witnessed more than 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, according to Layoffs.fyi, an independent tracker. Major names such as Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap, and Microsoft have implemented substantial layoffs in the first few months of this year. Alongside these giants, smaller startups have also faced layoffs, with some completely shutting down operations.
Tracking these layoffs not only helps us understand the broader economic and industry shifts but also provides insights into the rise of AI and automation, which are playing increasingly prominent roles in transforming the workforce. This trend poses risks to jobs that were once considered secure, while also opening up new avenues for innovation. Most importantly, these layoffs highlight the human side of industry transformations, where innovation often comes at the cost of significant employment disruptions.
Below is a comprehensive list of known tech layoffs in 2024, updated regularly. If you have any tips or information regarding layoffs, feel free to contact us. You can also choose to submit tips anonymously.
Key Layoffs in 2024
Nori
Nori has ceased operations due to a “tough funding environment,” co-founder Alexsandra Guerra announced on LinkedIn.
Bending Spoons
The company is laying off 75% of WeTransfer’s staff after acquiring the file-sharing service in July.
Goop
The wellness brand is reducing its workforce by 18%, focusing on its beauty and food divisions while deprioritizing other segments like wellness and travel.
Fly.io
Fly.io laid off around 40 employees in a restructuring move aimed at realigning the company’s objectives.
Motif FoodWorks
Motif FoodWorks is shutting down following a lengthy legal battle with competitor Impossible Foods.
Character.AI
This AI-driven company laid off 5% of its marketing and recruiting teams in August 2024.
Apple
Apple is reportedly cutting 100 jobs in its digital services division, affecting its Books and News departments.
Brave
Brave, a web browser and search startup, cut 27 employees, representing 14% of its staff.
Scale AI
Scale AI terminated over 1,000 remote contract workers in 2024, although full-time employees were not affected.
Skip the Dishes
The company is laying off 100 workers in Canada and 700 globally at its parent company, Just Eat Takeaway.
GoPro
GoPro plans to reduce its workforce by 15% before the year ends, impacting approximately 139 employees.
Intel
Intel’s layoffs have affected 15,000 employees, 15% of its workforce, as the company continues to grapple with falling revenues and slow adoption of AI.
Sonos
Sonos announced a layoff of 100 employees, affecting 6% of its workforce. The company previously cut 7% of its workforce in 2023.
Eventbrite
The online ticketing platform is cutting around 100 jobs, representing 11% of its total workforce.
Salesforce
Salesforce reduced its workforce by 300 employees as part of its broader effort to cut costs and streamline operations.
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