Washington Job Cuts
Amazon cuts 121 jobs across Washington facilities amid ongoing AI-driven restructuring.
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The largest single concentration of the round is at Amazon's SEA106 building in Bellevue, with 49 employees affected, including roles ranging from entry-level software development engineers and applied scientists to a vice president of legal and senior software managers.
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The WARN notice outlines a multi-stage October layoff timeline across 12 offices and facilities, with separations beginning Oct. 1 and continuing through Oct. 27. Examples include 32 separations by Oct. 2 and 66 by Oct. 20, with the last layoffs on Oct. 27; Seattle, Bellevue and Sumner are among the affected locations and internal transfers are available during the notice period.
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Amazon’s drone delivery program, Prime Air, is being expanded to nearly 500 cities and towns across the U.S. by the end of 2026, with 30-minute delivery windows and eligibility for tens of millions of products, including groceries and medications.
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CEO Andy Jassy has framed the layoffs as part of AI-driven restructuring, noting generative AI will automate portions of white-collar work over time while creating demand for new AI-focused roles, alongside ongoing investments in AI infrastructure, foundation models and cloud AI services.
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Among the affected workers, at least one was remote and based in Washington, illustrating how the impact crosses traditional officebound roles; the WARN notice also notes that staff from Rapid Response and WorkSource will contact employees to assist with transitions.
Amazon is laying off 121 workers in Washington state across Seattle, Bellevue, and Sumner, according to a KOMO News|komonews.com report. The cuts span corporate roles and warehouse positions, with separations running from October 1 to October 27, 2026. The company filed a WARN notice with Washington's Employment Security Department outlining the multi-stage timeline.
The largest concentration hits Amazon's Bellevue office, with 49 employees affected including software engineers, data scientists, and a vice president of legal. The layoffs reflect KIRO 7's reporting that the company is restructuring around AI and automation initiatives. Affected workers will have access to internal transfers and support from WorkSource during the 90-day notice period.
Bellevue Office Takes Largest Hit With 49 Jobs Cut
Amazon's SEA106 building in Bellevue accounts for 49 of the 121 layoffs. Affected roles range from entry-level software engineers to senior managers and a vice president of legal. MyNorthwest reports the cuts span applied scientist positions and other technical roles critical to the company's operations.
Staggered October Separations Across 12 Locations
The WARN notice filed with Washington's Employment Security Department shows layoffs will unfold in waves throughout October 2026. According to Fox 13 Seattle, 32 separations occur by October 2, 66 by October 20, and final cuts on October 27. The 121 jobs are spread across 12 offices and facilities in the Puget Sound region, including the Sumner fulfillment center.
Sumner Warehouse and Corporate Positions Targeted Together
KIRO 7 reports 32 jobs are being cut at Amazon's Sumner fulfillment center, BFI1. The remaining 40 positions are distributed across Seattle corporate offices. Positions include warehouse workers, safety roles, and warehouse management staff alongside software engineers and data scientists in the city.
AI Push Drives Amazon's Broader Restructuring Strategy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has tied these cuts to the company's shift toward artificial intelligence. The layoffs align with Amazon's expansion of Prime Air drone deliveries to nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026, offering 30-minute delivery windows. Yahoo Finance notes the restructuring reflects how generative AI will automate white-collar work while creating demand for new AI-focused roles.
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