Amazon has laid off several hundred employees from its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), as part of a broader effort to restructure teams and streamline resources, Reuters reported.

The company confirmed the job cuts across multiple AWS departments, including customer-facing roles, but did not specify how many employees were affected.

According to employees cited in the report, those impacted were notified on Thursday and promptly lost access to internal systems.

While Amazon did not tie the layoffs directly to any single factor, the company said the decision was part of ongoing efforts to invest, hire, and optimise resources in areas that support customer innovation.

The move comes after CEO Andy Jassy previously indicated that the rise of generative AI would lead to organisational changes and reduce the need for certain roles across Amazon’s businesses.

This is the latest in a series of workforce reductions across Amazon, which has already trimmed headcount in its books, devices, and media units in recent months.

Despite the restructuring, AWS continues to post strong financial results.

The unit recorded US$29.3 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, up 17% year-on-year, with operating income rising 23% to US$11.5 billion.

Amazon is among several large tech companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and CrowdStrike, that have reduced staff in 2025 amid a sector-wide push toward automation and operational efficiency.

The company said it remains focused on aligning its workforce and resources with long-term strategic priorities.

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