The layoffs, which started on Tuesday, have affected workers across multiple regions, including the United States, India, Canada and Mexico. Employees ranging from software engineers to account executives and program managers disclosed on LinkedIn that they had received termination notices.
Sources indicate that dismissal emails, sent from “Oracle Leadership” early in the morning, cited “broader organisational change” as the reason for the job cuts—widely interpreted as part of the company’s restructuring to prioritise AI-driven operations.
Local reports suggest that about 12,000 employees in India alone have been impacted, making the development one of the largest workforce reductions in the company’s history.
With a global workforce of approximately 162,000 as of May 2025, the layoffs could affect about 18 per cent of Oracle’s staff.
In its communication to affected workers, the company stated that roles were being eliminated after a review of “current business needs,” adding that impacted employees would receive severance packages in line with company policy.
The move positions Oracle among a growing list of global technology firms downsizing traditional roles while ramping up investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
As part of this transition, Oracle Corporation, alongside OpenAI and SoftBank Group, last year announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative known as Stargate.
The initiative is aimed at expanding data centre capacity to support the massive computing requirements of AI systems, which rely heavily on large-scale data processing and storage.
Oracle has also strengthened its position in the AI ecosystem through collaboration with Nvidia, a leading manufacturer of AI chips.
Industry analysts say the development underscores a broader transformation within the tech sector, where companies are reallocating resources from legacy operations to AI-focused innovation.
They note that while the shift is expected to enhance long-term competitiveness, it also raises concerns about job displacement and the future of work in the global technology industry.
