9 Top Tech Companies that kickstarted layoffs in January 2024

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Jan 25, 2024

Layoffs in 2024

From Amazon to eBay, As per Layoffs.fyi, a tracking website, 72 tech companies had let go of approximately 13,240 employees by Jan 24

Unity Layofffs

Provider of videogame software, Unity Software is set to reduce its workforce by 1,800 in a new round of cuts

Wayfair Layofffs

Wayfair, the US online retailer, announced layoffs impacting 1,650 employees, constituting 13% of its workforce

Riot Games Layofffs

Riot Games, a Tencent subsidiary famous for 'League of Legends,' is set to lay off 530 employees in a strategic restructuring move

eBay Layofffs

eBay to slash 1,000 jobs and trim outside contracts as staffing and expenses exceed growth, signaling a strategic realignment

Google Layofffs

Google cuts 1,000 jobs across units including Voice Assistant, Pixel, Nest, Fitbit, advertising sales, and augmented reality teams

SolarEdge Layofffs

SolarEdge Technologies plans a 16% global workforce reduction, cutting around 900 jobs, aiming to trim operating costs

Twitch Layofffs

Twitch, Amazon's streaming platform, cut 500 jobs due to profitability concerns and executive departures

YouTube Layofffs

Google's layoffs extend to YouTube, cutting 100 employees across teams, including operations and creator management

Instagram Layofffs

Instagram, owned by Meta, trims 60 technical program manager roles, offering affected employees a two-month window for internal role transitions