As 2025 comes to a close, December has been notably quiet for major tech layoffs compared to earlier months. Leading trackers like TechCrunch and Layoffs.fyi report approximately 300 total tech layoffs across the industry for the month—a significant drop from peaks seen throughout the year.
The focus in December centered on targeted restructurings in software-integrated robotics, AI chips, sales intelligence startups, and minor adjustments at Big Tech firms. No large-scale EV-specific layoffs were reported in December (major EV sector adjustments occurred earlier in 2025).
Reported December 2025 Layoffs in Relevant Sectors
- Zebra Technologies (Robotics/AI Hardware with Software Integration): Winding down its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) business, acquired via Fetch Robotics in 2021. The company is exploring a sale or full shutdown, with most employees in this unit expected to depart by year-end (exact number undisclosed, but a major contributor to the month’s total).
- Amazon (Software, Cloud, AI): Cutting 84 jobs in Seattle and Bellevue (roles in engineering, recruiting, software development, and product management). These are separate from earlier 2025 corporate reductions and take effect in February 2026, with severance and support provided.
- Lusha (AI-Powered Sales Intelligence Startup): Laid off ~24 employees (8% of workforce) as part of restructuring to shift resources toward growth areas. The company continues hiring in key roles.
- Tenstorrent (AI Chip Startup): Cut ~7.5% of workforce (reducing headcount to ~1,000). This is a team/skills reshape tied to pivoting sales focus toward individual developers, not financial pressure.
Notes on Scope:
- No confirmed major EV layoffs strictly in December 2025 (earlier cuts at companies like Rivian and GM dominated the sector).
- Total December tech layoffs: ~300 (per TechCrunch as of late December 2025).
- Data sourced from TechCrunch, EE Times, GeekWire, CTech, and other reports (as of December 25, 2025).
2025 Year-in-Review Context
The full year saw ~120,000–126,000 U.S. tech layoffs (per Crunchbase and Layoffs.fyi), with AI cited as a factor in ~55,000 cases. December’s lower volume likely reflects holiday timing, year-end planning, and post-restructuring stabilization.
For impacted workers: Prioritize upskilling in high-demand areas like AI engineering and developer tools, where selective hiring continues despite cuts.
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