Amazon Web Services (AWS) is cutting some roles after a deep review of its teams and priorities. Leadership says this shift will help sharpen focus on the company's most strategic areas while reallocating talent where it can drive the biggest impact.
The exact headcount isn't public, but U.S. employees affected will keep their pay and benefits for at least sixty days and receive job‑search support. Amazon (AMZN, Financial) is also working to place as many people as possible into new internal roles.
At the same time, Amazon is still hiring aggressively in core parts of its business. Executives stress that these cuts are about making operations more efficient, not stepping back from long‑term investments in AI or other growth engines.
Support packages outside the U.S. will vary to meet local rules. Observers will be watching how AWS performance holds up and where the next wave of hiring takes place.
