Autodesk

Autodesk laid off 1,000 employees representing approximately 7% of its workforce on 2026-01-22.

Autodesk, the San Francisco-based design software company, announced layoffs affecting 1,350 employees, which represents 9% of its total workforce. The decision, made as part of a broader organizational transformation, aims to optimize the company's go-to-market strategy amid a shift toward direct billing and self-service sales models. CEO Andrew Anagnost cited the need to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity while maintaining competitiveness in cloud computing and AI. The layoffs, which include facility reductions, are expected to incur restructuring costs of $135 million to $150 million. This move aligns with a trend of workforce reductions across the tech industry, as companies adjust to evolving market demands and economic conditions.

Autodesk laid off 250 employees representing approximately 2% of its workforce on 2023-02-02.