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Amazon has cut up to 250 jobs in its devices and services unit, primarily affecting software developers, according to Reuters. Employees were notified by text message and email early Wednesday, and the company confirmed the reductions, citing operational efficiency and alignment with product plans. The moves follow recent launches of new Kindle e-readers, tablets, and Alexa-powered devices like an alarm clock and digital photo frame. Cherie Robinson, an HR vice president, said the company conducted a thorough organisational review before the decision.
The cuts add to fewer than 1,000 corporate job reductions earlier in October in Amazon's retail division across the US, India, and the UK. Since 2022, Amazon has cut more than 57,000 corporate roles, including about 16,000 in January. Despite the reductions, Amazon plans to hire more than 300,000 US workers for the holiday season, mainly in warehouses and delivery. The company is set to report its third-quarter results on Thursday after the US stock market closes.
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