Amazon Reduces Workforce in Devices and Services Division
TL;DR
- Amazon eliminated approximately 250 positions within its devices and services unit.
- These layoffs occurred shortly after the company introduced new products.
- The move follows a separate reduction of about 1,000 roles in the retail division earlier this month.
Amazon has moved to reduce its headcount by cutting 250 jobs in its devices and services department. This decision comes in the wake of recent product launches from the company.
These staff reductions follow a larger round of layoffs that took place earlier this month. Approximately 1,000 employees in the retail division were affected by those previous cuts.
Why It Matters
As many Indian-Americans are employed within the technology and retail sectors of major U.S. corporations, shifts in hiring and workforce management at large companies like Amazon reflect broader trends in the American job market that may impact professionals across the industry.
Oct 29, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 8:32:15 AM · Reported with: Hindustan Times Business
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