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Oracle Cuts Hundreds of Seattle Jobs Again
Tech giant trims workforce amid AI infrastructure investments and falling stock price.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:40am
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Oracle has laid off 491 employees in Seattle, the latest in a series of cuts at the company's local offices. The layoffs come as Oracle faces pressure to reduce costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers, leading to a drop in its stock price this year.
Why it matters
Oracle's Seattle workforce and physical footprint have been shrinking over the past year, reflecting broader trends in the tech industry as companies rein in expenses amid economic uncertainty. The layoffs also highlight the high costs associated with building out AI capabilities, which have impacted several major tech firms.
The details
The latest round of layoffs mostly affected employees at two Oracle offices in downtown Seattle, according to a state regulatory filing. While those offices will remain open, Oracle has been shedding office space and reducing its local headcount. Last year, the company had 3,900 employees in the Seattle area, but has since laid off 757 workers, including Tuesday's cuts.
- Oracle disclosed the latest Seattle layoffs on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
- Last year, Oracle had previously laid off hundreds of Seattle workers.
The players
Oracle
A multinational computer technology corporation that provides enterprise software products and cloud engineering services.
Larry Ellison
The founder and chief technical officer of Oracle, who was recently named to a technology council that would advise on AI and tech policy.
The takeaway
Oracle's latest Seattle layoffs reflect the broader challenges facing the tech industry as companies balance the high costs of investing in AI and other emerging technologies with the need to control expenses amid economic uncertainty. The cuts also highlight the shifting landscape of the Seattle tech ecosystem as major players adjust their local footprints.
