Mobile slash jobs amid restructuring and shifting economy
KOMO • • business
Key Points:
- Amazon is cutting 2,198 jobs across Washington state, including 626 corporate positions in Bellevue, as part of a broader reduction of 16,000 jobs companywide to streamline management and focus on AI investments.
- T-Mobile is eliminating 393 jobs statewide, including several senior management roles, as part of a restructuring to better align teams and integrate prior acquisitions amid changing market conditions.
- The layoffs at both companies significantly impact the tech-heavy workforce in the Puget Sound region, contributing to nearly 9,800 tech job losses in Washington since January 2025.
- Affected Amazon employees have 90 days to apply for other roles within the company and will receive severance packages if not rehired, while T-Mobile employees
