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Snapchat to Lay Off Over 90 Seattle, Bellevue Employees
Cuts are part of a larger global reduction of about 1,000 jobs, or 16% of Snap Inc.'s workforce.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:59am
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Snapchat's shift toward AI automation leads to significant job cuts across its global workforce.Seattle TodaySnap Inc. is laying off 95 workers in Washington, including employees in Seattle and Bellevue. The cuts are part of a larger global reduction of about 1,000 jobs, or roughly 16% of the company's workforce. Snap cited a shift toward artificial intelligence as a reason for the layoffs, which are expected to be permanent.
Why it matters
The Snapchat layoffs in Washington are part of a broader trend of tech companies downsizing amid economic uncertainty. The shift toward AI also signals changes in the social media landscape as companies look to automate more processes.
The details
According to a notice sent to the Washington State Employment Security Department, the layoffs will affect 56 workers in Bellevue, 37 workers in Seattle, and 2 remote workers. Snap Inc. said the layoffs are permanent and not tied to relocating or outsourcing Washington operations.
- The layoffs are expected to occur between April 16 and June 16, 2026.
The players
Snap Inc.
The parent company of the social media app Snapchat, which is laying off a significant portion of its global workforce.
What they’re saying
“Around 1,000 employees would be laid off, roughly 16% of its workforce worldwide.”
— Snapchat's CEO
The takeaway
The Snapchat layoffs in Washington are part of a broader trend of tech companies downsizing amid economic uncertainty. The shift toward AI also signals changes in the social media landscape as companies look to automate more processes, raising questions about the future of tech jobs in the region.
