Amazon Cuts Hundreds of New York Jobs in Massive Workforce Reduction

The tech giant's latest layoffs hit its Manhattan office hard as part of a broader restructuring effort.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Amazon has reportedly laid off hundreds of corporate employees in New York as part of a broader workforce reduction affecting thousands of workers across the company. The cuts, which include around 135 employees at Amazon's 1440 Broadway office in Manhattan, are part of a larger organizational overhaul aimed at "reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy" at the tech giant.

Why it matters

The job cuts in New York represent a significant portion of Amazon's corporate workforce and mark the largest workforce reduction in the company's 30-year history. The layoffs reflect broader economic challenges and Amazon's efforts to streamline operations and increase efficiency, including through the use of new technologies like AI.

The details

According to reports, the latest round of Amazon layoffs in New York included around 135 corporate employees at the company's 1440 Broadway office in Manhattan, with more than 100 additional New York-based employees also let go. These reductions are part of a broader restructuring effort that will see Amazon eliminate about 16,000 roles across the company.

  • In January 2026, Amazon laid off around 135 corporate employees at its 1440 Broadway office in Manhattan.
  • More than 100 additional New York-based Amazon employees were also let go in the latest round of layoffs.

The players

Amazon

A multinational technology company that provides a wide range of services, including e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

Andy Jassy

The CEO of Amazon, who has stated that the company expects to reduce its total corporate workforce as it gains efficiency from using AI extensively across the company.

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What they’re saying

“Some of you might ask if this is the beginning of a new rhythm – where we announce broad reductions every few months. That's not our plan.”

— Beth Galetti, HR executive at Amazon (New York Post)

“We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today. ... In the next few years, we expect that [AI] will reduce our total corporate workforce as we get efficiency gains from using AI extensively across the company.”

— Andy Jassy (New York Post)

What’s next

Amazon has not provided specific details on future workforce reductions, but the company has indicated that it expects to continue streamlining operations and leveraging new technologies like AI to increase efficiency, which could lead to further job cuts in the coming years.

The takeaway

The latest round of Amazon layoffs in New York highlights the tech industry's ongoing challenges and the company's efforts to adapt to changing market conditions. As Amazon continues to invest in automation and AI, the impact on its workforce is likely to be significant, raising questions about the future of work and the role of technology in shaping the economy.