US Tech Layoffs 2026: February Job Cut Update (49)

The United States continues to bear the brunt of global tech sector layoffs in 2026, with American companies accounting for the vast majority of job cuts reported so far. As of mid-February 2026, trackers estimate 24,600 to 26,646 tech layoffs originating from U.S.-based firms year-to-date—representing roughly 80% of the global total of around 30,700–39,132 jobs eliminated across more than 100 companies (averaging 850–870 per day). Sources like RationalFX, TrueUp, SkillSyncer, and industry reports highlight a surge driven by AI integration, cost efficiencies, bureaucratic trimming, and strategic shifts toward cloud, generative AI, and high-priority investments.

While many large announcements (e.g., Amazon’s 16,000 cuts) were made in late January, their effects ripple into February, alongside fresh reductions in software, AI, and enterprise tech.

Key U.S. Tech Layoff Announcements Impacting February 2026

• Amazon — Added to ongoing reductions with an estimated 2,200 more cuts in early February (on top of January’s 16,000), part of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to eliminate bureaucracy and refocus on profitable areas amid AI-driven efficiencies.
• Salesforce — Laid off nearly 1,000 employees (February 9–11), affecting marketing, product management, data analytics, Agentforce AI team, and Heroku. The moves support AI optimization and structural simplification.
• Workday — Cut about 400 jobs (around February 4–5), roughly 2% of its global workforce, targeting non-revenue roles to align with strategic priorities in HR/finance software amid market pressures.
• xAI — Confirmed layoffs in mid-February (around February 11) during reorganization into specialized teams (Grok, coding, multimodal). At least several senior engineers and co-founders were impacted (exact numbers undisclosed, but notable talent losses); plans for aggressive hiring follow.
• Autodesk — Announced about 1,000 roles affected (impacts felt into February), ~7% of workforce, to accelerate cloud platform and AI investments.

Other U.S.-heavy cuts include ripple effects from Meta’s January Reality Labs reduction (~1,500, shifting to AI), Pinterest’s AI pivot (<15% workforce), and broader enterprise realignments. Tech sector WARN filings and reports show dozens more smaller events in February.

Broader U.S. Context and Outlook

U.S. tech layoffs dominate 2026’s early tally, with trackers like TrueUp reporting 39,132 total impacted (102 events) and SkillSyncer at 37,478 (60 events) as of mid-February. AI remains a cited factor in many cases—though some analyses suggest anticipatory “AI-washing” for cost controls rather than direct displacement. Surveys indicate 55% of U.S. hiring managers expect more layoffs in 2026, with 44% linking them to AI.

The pace suggests 2026 could exceed 2025’s ~245,000 global tech losses (with ~70% U.S.-originated), potentially reaching 270,000+ if trends hold. For American workers in tech, upskilling in AI, cloud computing, and emerging tools is increasingly essential.

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