Amazon will begin a substantial wave of layoffs on January 26, 2026, initiating a massive restructuring plan. Regulatory filings confirm the job cuts primarily target corporate and managerial positions. The reductions could continue through May.
While 14,000 cuts were previously confirmed, some reports suggest the total number of affected roles could reach 30,000.
CEO Andy Jassy drives the move, seeking a more efficient operational model. This restructuring corrects for rapid hiring conducted during the pandemic.
Amazon intends to redirect cost savings toward significant investments in artificial intelligence and AWS data center expansion. The company faces intense competition from rivals Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.