LinkedIn Layoffs: Software engineers, managers hit in latest tech sector shake-up

Silicon Valley’s layoff wave has reached LinkedIn, the professional networking platform known for connecting job seekers with employers—now ironically making job cuts of its own. In a recent filing with California’s Employment Development Department, LinkedIn confirmed it has laid off 281 employees across the state.

The move follows Microsoft’s earlier announcement this month to slash 6,000 jobs globally, or about 3% of its total workforce. As a Microsoft-owned company, LinkedIn has not been spared from the broader downsizing strategy.