Amazon cuts more jobs, in devices unit, after flurry of product rollouts

The company ‌confirmed the cuts after a Reuters inquiry [File] | Photo Credit: Reuters Amazon cut about 250 ‌jobs on Wednesday in its ​devices and services unit after ⁠weeks of product rollouts including new Kindle e-readers and tablet computers.The company ‌confirmed the cuts after a Reuters inquiry."We've made ‌the difficult decision to eliminate ‌a ⁠small number of roles," a ⁠spokesperson said without elaborating.The cuts affected no more than 250 jobs, said ​a person familiar with ‌the matter, primarily in software development.The layoffs will help the company "operate more efficiently and better ‌align with our product roadmap," ​the spokesperson said. Amazon on Wednesday also announced a ⁠new Alexa-powered alarm clock and photo frame.As is the company's custom, ‌text messages and emails were sent to workers early Wednesday morning. One seen by Reuters was from Cherie Robinson, a human resources vice president in devices and ‌services, saying the company had undergone "a thorough ​review of our structure" resulting in the need for cuts.Earlier ⁠this month, Amazon pared about ⁠1,000 jobs in its core retail division. The company reports ‌its third-quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday. Published - October 29, 2026 02:55 pm IST