Amazon Jobs Cut in Robotics Unit
Amazon has made the decision to cut over 100 positions within its robotics division. This workforce reduction is part of a larger trend, with around 16,000 roles eliminated in January, and now the robotics sector faces similar adjustments.
Business Insider highlighted an internal communication from Amazon Robotics VP Scott Dresser, noting that these changes are “difficult but necessary.” Nevertheless, he assures that the robotics unit continues to be considered a “strategic priority.”
In a statement to the publication, an Amazon spokesperson explained that “We regularly review our organisations to make sure teams are best set up to innovate and deliver for our customers. We don’t make these decisions lightly, and we’re committed to supporting employees whose roles are affected with severance pay, health insurance benefits, and job placement support.”
Amazon’s job cuts have escalated in recent months, beginning with approximately 14,000 employees in October 2025. To date, the company has reduced roughly 30,000 positions, primarily citing cost-cutting measures and efficiency improvements driven by artificial intelligence.
After the layoffs of 16,000 workers in January, HR chief Beth Galetti stated that the company does not plan to make mass layoffs a standard practice. She indicated, however, that the possibility of future layoffs cannot be entirely discounted.
Despite these workforce reductions, Amazon is significantly investing in AI data centres. Projections suggest that capital expenditures could rise nearly to $200 billion by 2026, up from $125 billion in 2025, concentrating on AI infrastructure such as Project Rainier. Additionally, Amazon is actively seeking to hire AI/ML engineers, cloud architects, and data centre professionals.
