Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices & Services Amid Tech Industry Layoffs

Amazon is eliminating approximately 100 positions within its Devices & Services division, which encompasses products like the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Zoox autonomous taxis, and the Project Kuiper broadband satellite initiative.

This is part of an overarching industry pattern aimed at enhancing efficiency through workforce reductions, though the scale is considerably smaller compared to recent layoffs experienced by several of Amazon’s competitors.

The firm claims they are continuing to recruit for positions within Devices & Services, where numerous vacancies remain available.

As part of our continuous efforts to enhance the efficiency of our teams and programs, and to ensure better alignment with our product strategy, we have decided to phase out a limited number of positions,” stated an Amazon representative. “These choices are not taken lightly, and we remain dedicated to assisting impacted employees throughout this transition.

There wasn’t additional information provided, hence we remain unaware of the kinds of positions affected by these reductions or which particular groups within the Devices & Services division were involved.

The larger pattern of technology sector job cuts occurs as artificial intelligence transforms the field.

The modifications at Amazon are occurring as the firm
rolls out Alexa+
, the updated version of its voice assistant that employs generative AI for smoother conversations.

Reuters
and
CNBC
highlighted the layoffs earlier on Wednesday.

This marks the third recorded instance of smaller scale layoffs at Amazon for this year. Previously, there were two such instances.

• 
  January 16, 2025
  
  : Amazon laid off
  approximately 200 employees
  In its North America Stores division, stating this change would “enhance our ability to achieve our goals.”
• 
  January 29, 2025:
  
  A unspecified number of workers from Amazon’s Communication and Sustainability departments were
  laid off
  “to assist us in moving more quickly, boosting ownership, reinforcing our culture, and bringing teams nearer to customers,” as stated at the time.

Companies including
Microsoft
,
Match Group
,
Meta
and
Google
are some of those that have recently implemented staff reductions, with each company justifying these actions through their pursuit of greater efficiency.