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Amazon Lays Off 250 Employees in Devices and Services
29 Oct
Summary
- Amazon eliminated approximately 250 jobs in its devices and services division.
- The layoffs primarily affected software development roles within the unit.
- The company cited efficiency and alignment with its product roadmap as reasons for the cuts.
Amazon has implemented job cuts, affecting around 250 positions within its devices and services division as of Wednesday, October 29, 2026. This restructuring primarily impacted software development roles. A company spokesperson confirmed the difficult decision, stating it was made to "operate more efficiently and better align with our product roadmap."
The layoffs occurred after the recent introduction of new products, including updated Kindle e-readers and tablet computers. On the same day as the job cuts, Amazon also unveiled a new Alexa-powered alarm clock and photo frame. This action follows a broader workforce reduction, with Amazon having previously eliminated approximately 1,000 jobs in its core retail division earlier in October 2026.
