Amazon Layoffs: 100 Jobs Cut in Alexa and Kindle Teams as Part of Corporate Restructuring

In a fresh round of corporate restructuring, Amazon.com Inc. has laid off approximately 100 employees from its Devices and Services division, which includes teams working on the Alexa voice assistant and Kindle e-reader. The move highlights Amazon’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce its corporate workforce.

Official Statement from Amazon

Confirming the layoffs, Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt said on May 14 that the decision is part of the company's strategy to improve operational efficiency and better align resources with its evolving product roadmap.

“As part of our ongoing work to make our teams and programs operate more efficiently, and to better align with our product roadmap, we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles,” said Schmidt. “We don’t make these decisions lightly, and we’re committed to supporting affected employees through their transitions.”

Broader Workforce Reduction Led by CEO Andy Jassy

Since 2022, under the leadership of CEO Andy Jassy, Amazon has embarked on its most significant corporate downsizing initiative to date. The company has laid off over 27,000 employees in multiple waves, affecting various departments across the organization.

In January 2025, Amazon also implemented job cuts in its communications division, and the company continues to conduct smaller, targeted rounds of layoffs as part of its cost-cutting measures.

As of March 2025, Amazon’s total workforce stood at 1.56 million, including both full-time and part-time employees. This figure marks a 3% increase from 2024, primarily due to its expansive warehouse and delivery operations, which account for the bulk of its staff.

Tech Industry Trend: Microsoft Also Trims Workforce

Amazon’s latest job cuts come just a day after Microsoft announced it would be laying off 6,000 employees as part of its efforts to reduce management layers and boost organizational efficiency.

The layoffs at Amazon's Devices and Services division were first reported by Reuters, and they underscore a broader trend of workforce reductions in the global tech sector amid a shift in business priorities.