Microsoft Plans to Cut 9,000 Jobs—About 4% of Global Workforce

Microsoft will eliminate roughly 9,000 roles, or 4% of its 228,000-strong workforce, marking the largest job reduction since mid-2023. Impacted employees span geographies, levels, and divisions, including sales, gaming, and engineering teams. The cuts follow a 3% headcount cut in May and come as Microsoft funnels up to $80 billion into AI-driven data centers and cloud expansion. CFO Amy Hood says the layoffs will “flatten organizational layers” and improve agility as the company balances rapid AI investment with cost discipline.