Oracle has confirmed plans to cut 161 jobs in Seattle, according to a state filing on Wednesday, marking another significant round of layoffs in the city’s technology sector.
The Austin, Texas–based cloud computing powerhouse, which aggressively built its Seattle footprint before the pandemic, now joins a growing list of major employers reducing staff as corporate layoffs sweep across the U.S.
This development comes during a week of heightened job losses for the region. Cybersecurity firm F5 and telecom provider T-Mobile both acknowledged staff reductions, adding to a year that has already seen Starbucks cut more than 1,000 roles in a bid for efficiency and REI shut down its tours and events division, affecting hundreds of workers.
While Oracle has not publicly explained the decision, industry analysts point to broader companywide adjustments in resource allocation, a recurring trend as tech firms pivot their strategies.
Microsoft, which has eliminated over 15,000 positions since May, has been directing more investment toward artificial intelligence, a move that has put pressure on operating budgets. Amazon and other tech leaders have also been consolidating roles to match shifting priorities.
Seattle’s once rapidly expanding tech workforce is now navigating a far more uncertain environment, as industry leaders recalibrate to meet the demands of the AI-driven future.
