On April 3, 2024, Amazon announced a significant workforce reduction in its cloud computing division AWS as part of a strategic realignment. The company is making these changes to adapt to evolving market demands. Specifically, Amazon is streamlining its operations by eliminating several hundred positions in various departments, including technology oversight for physical stores and AWS sales, marketing, and global services. These job cuts coincide with Amazon’s recent decision to discontinue the use of Just Walk Out technology in its U.S. grocery stores. The restructuring efforts are aimed at optimizing efficiency and aligning resources with current business priorities.
Amazon Job Cuts Impacting AWS
Amazon, the tech giant, announced that it is implementing reductions in various areas to allocate resources towards other business priorities.
“These choices, though tough, are crucial as we strive to invest, recruit, and streamline resources to drive innovation for our clientele,” stated Amazon spokesperson Duncan Neasham.
The recent AWS job cuts add to a series of layoffs within Amazon and its affiliated companies this year. In January, the firm downsized numerous positions within its Prime Video and MGM Studios division. Concurrently, Twitch, the renowned social media platform under Amazon’s ownership, let go of over 500 employees to reduce expenses. Additionally, the online audiobook and podcast service Audible trimmed about 5% of its staff.
Despite these cutbacks, Amazon plans to continue recruiting in key areas. The company currently advertises thousands of AWS job vacancies online and pledges to explore internal opportunities for affected employees.
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