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Amazon layoffs hit 250 jobs in devices team as company reviews workforce
Published: 29/10/26 06:39
New Delhi | India
New Delhi, Oct 29 (UNI) Amazon has cut about 250 jobs in its devices and services division, primarily affecting software development roles, as the e-commerce giant looks to streamline operations and align its workforce with its product roadmap. The layoffs come weeks after the company rolled out new devices, including Kindle e-readers and tablet computers. "We've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles," an Amazon spokesperson said, as reported by Reuters. The latest round of layoffs comes amid a series of product announcements by Amazon. The company unveiled a new alarm clock and a photo frame…