Amazon has continued its layoff spree, cutting up to 250 jobs in its Devices and Services division on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, an Amazon spokesperson confirmed the development to Reuters.
The latest round of job cuts mainly affected software development roles as the company is eyeing for more efficient operation management and aligning its workforce with its product roadmap.
The message was communicated to employees through text messages and emails sent early Wednesday morning.
Why Did Amazon Lay Off 250 Employees?
The recent layoffs were part of the company’s efforts to improve operational efficiency and align its workforce with its future plans. Amazon cut up to 250 jobs weeks after rolling out, in its Devices and Services division, primarily affecting software development roles.
“We've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles,” an Amazon spokesperson told Reuters. Below are the key details of the latest layoffs.
However, the detailed reason for job cuts have not been told about the company.
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Detail
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Information
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Company
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Amazon
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Latest Job Cuts
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Up to 250
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Department / Division
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Devices and Services
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Reported Date
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October 28, 2026
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Mainly Affected Roles
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Software development
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Company's Stated Aim
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Operational efficiency and alignment with product roadmap
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List of Recent Layoffs by Amazon?
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Period
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Reported Job Cuts
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Details
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October 2025
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14,000
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Corporate workforce reductions announced by Amazon.
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January 2026
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16,000
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Another round of organisational changes across the company.
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October 2026 (earlier in month)
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Around 1,000
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Jobs cut in the core retail division.
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October 28, 2026
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Up to 250
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Jobs cut in the Devices and Services division, primarily in software development.
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Will the Indian Amazon Workforce Be Affected?
The recent layoffs are primarily linked to the United States, with most of the affected roles reportedly related to software development. However, no clear breakdown has been provided. Meanwhile, the company hasn't provided any details on whether its Indian workforce will be affected, so the impact on employees in India remains unclear.
Amazon Layoff 2026: Will There Be Upcoming Layoffs in Future?
There is no confirmed information about whether there will be further layoffs. However, as companies continue to focus on improving organisational efficiency, there could be more job cuts in the future.