eBay said it will continue to hire people for roles that support its business plans despite job cuts
eBay Layoff: 1,000 employees to lose jobs: US e-commerce platform eBay is planning to layoff 9% of its workforce. As the online marketplace streamlines operations and focuses on key business areas. This is company’s second round of job cuts this year.
According to an internal memo from the company’s CEO Jamie Lannone, the layoff will affect approximately 1,000 employees. Despite the job cuts, eBay said it will continue to hire people for roles that support its business plans. The company wants to focus on jobs that match its main goals. eBay had around 12,300 employees worldwide in December 2025. Lannone said eBay needed to make thoughtful choices about where it directs its attention and investments to take advantage of future opportunities.
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The latest job cuts come after eBay laid off about 6% of its workforce in February 2026. That round affected around 800 employees. eBay has been cutting jobs in recent years to make its operations simpler. At the same time, the company has been spending more money on artificial intelligence (AI), reports said.
