Microsoft ByteDance Intel Scale AI Lead Summer 2025 Tech Layoffs

What Happened

In July 2025, several global tech giants, including Microsoft, ByteDance, Intel, Indeed, Scale AI, and Lenovo, initiated fresh rounds of layoffs. The job cuts come as these firms face prolonged industry-wide challenges, including slowing growth, increased competition, and the need to optimize operations. The reductions are affecting employees across regions and business units, from engineering to corporate support roles. While exact numbers may vary by company, the layoffs collectively impact thousands, highlighting a trend of retrenchment that began in earlier years and continues to reshape the technology employment landscape during the summer months.

Why It Matters

This wave of workforce reductions underscores ongoing volatility in the tech sector, as even industry leaders streamline teams in response to market shifts and automation advances. The cuts raise questions about job stability and long-term opportunities in technology fields, especially amid rapid innovation. Read more in our Work & Skills Hub