Intel to Cut 5,000+ Jobs Amid July Layoffs
The wave of layoffs in the global IT sector shows no signs of slowing. Microsoft recently let go of 9,000 employees, and now Intel appears to be preparing for even deeper cuts. Although no formal announcement has been made by the chipmaker, updated Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings hint at a major workforce reduction.
Intel reportedly plans to lay off more than 5,000 employees across four U.S. states. In California, the company has significantly increased its layoffs in both Santa Clara and Folsom. These cuts affected 1,935 workers, with Folsom’s layoffs starting on July 11 and Santa Clara’s beginning on July 15. In addition, Intel’s layoffs are expected to extend to other key locations, including Oregon, Texas, and Arizona.
Intel Cuts Jobs Domestically and Internationally
Beyond California, Intel has adjusted its workforce reduction figures in other U.S. states. In Hillsboro, Oregon, 2,392 positions were eliminated. Meanwhile, in Chandler, Arizona, the company reportedly cut 696 jobs. These figures indicate a broader restructuring plan that spans multiple regions.
The trend isn’t confined to the United States either. Reports suggest that Intel is also laying off several hundred employees in Israel, particularly those based at the Kiryat Gat campus. This global approach highlights the company’s intent to streamline its operations regardless of geography.
Microsoft Also Scales Down Amid Industry Shift
While Intel’s restructuring gains momentum, Microsoft has been executing its own reduction in workforce throughout 2025. In early July, the company removed around 4% of its global workforce, totaling 9,000 employees. These cuts affected professionals at varying experience levels across departments.
Microsoft had already made workforce adjustments earlier in the year, cutting 6,000 jobs in May and 300 more in June. These moves came after a previous layoff of 10,000 employees in 2023 and 18,000 in 2014. The pattern suggests a sustained effort to reduce operational costs and enhance business agility.
