Tech Layoffs in 2025: Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Other Tech Giants Cut Jobs Amid Restructuring
The tech industry is witnessing significant job cuts in 2025, continuing the trend from 2024. Companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are implementing layoffs to streamline operations and focus on AI and cloud computing.
According to data from layoff tracking platform Trueup, 234 layoffs have already been recorded in the tech industry this year, affecting 45,656 employees—an average of 439 job losses per day. For comparison, 2024 saw a total of 1,115 layoff incidents with a staggering 238,461 workers affected, translating to an average of 653 daily dismissals.
Google: Streamlining Amid Structural Shifts
Google has been among the most active in workforce restructuring, entering its third round of layoffs in 2025. This latest reduction targets several hundred employees within its Platforms & Devices unit, which encompasses key products including Android, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome web browser. A Google spokesperson stated that the actions were necessary “to continue to invest in areas that are critical to our business and ensure our long-term success.”
Microsoft: Organizational Restructuring Expected in May
Microsoft is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs expected to take place as early as May 2025. While official numbers have not been disclosed, internal restructuring is likely to target middle management layers. The company’s ongoing objective is to increase the ratio of technical personnel, especially engineers, across all business units.
Meta: Performance-Based Layoffs and Executive Bonus Backlash
In February 2025, Meta laid off approximately 3,600 employees, representing nearly 5% of its global workforce. The layoffs were primarily attributed to internal performance evaluations and are consistent with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s stated vision of transforming Meta into a more efficient and agile organization. However, the timing of the layoffs attracted criticism after the company announced sizable bonus allocations for senior executives shortly afterward.
TikTok: Job Reductions in Dublin Office
TikTok has joined the list of tech companies implementing layoffs this year, with around 300 jobs expected to be eliminated at its Dublin office. The reduction underscores the challenges facing social media companies amid shifting regulatory environments and growing operational costs.
The job cuts reflect a strategic realignment aimed at optimizing resource allocation and enhancing profitability, particularly in high-growth segments such as AI and cloud computing. As companies shift their focus to automation, artificial intelligence, and cost-efficiency, job cuts are becoming a recurring theme across some of the industry’s biggest players.
