Oracle Layoffs: Tech Giant Cuts 359 Washington and Seattle-Area Jobs Ahead of November
Oracle is laying off 359 workers across Washington state (Seattle offices and remote roles) effective November 13, per state WARN filings. The cuts impact engineering, product management, and leadership tiers amid AI/cloud infrastructure realignments. Both Seattle sites remain operational; no office closures are tied to the action.
Oracle America, Inc. is eliminating 359 positions across Washington state, affecting facility-based personnel in Seattle and remote state-based staff starting November 13, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with state regulators.
Oracle's Action Scope and Terms
The permanent reductions impact employees stationed at Oracle's two downtown Seattle offices - the Russell Investments Center (1301 2nd Avenue) and 2025 5th Avenue - alongside remote Washington workforce roles.
- Effective Separation Date: November 13.
- Facility Status: Both Seattle sites remain operational; no office closures are tied to the action.
- Relocation / Outsourcing: Filings state separations do not involve operational relocation or third-party contracting out, with no bumping rights applicable. Oracle Layoffs: CFO Hilary Maxson Has This to Say About 2nd Round of Job Cuts.
Affected Job Classifications and Roles
| Job Classification / Category | Specific Role Focus | Impact Profile / Tier |
| Software Development & Engineering | Software developers, core infrastructure, platform software, site reliability engineers (SRE) | Levels 3–5 individual contributors, senior/principal engineers |
| Product & Program Management | Technical program management, product management | Levels 3–5 cross-functional leads |
| Technical Leadership & Design | User experience design directors, management/director cluster | Directors, senior directors, leadership tiers |
| Support & Operations | Specialised analysts, operations/administrative support | Fractional technical support tiers |
Strategic Context and Regional Impact
The notification reflects ongoing corporate cost-restructuring as Oracle reallocates capital toward hyperscale cloud capacity and artificial intelligence infrastructure deployments. Global disclosures highlight multi-billion-dollar restructuring and severance allocations accompanying surging capital expenditures for large-scale AI customer agreements. Oracle Layoffs: 1000-1500 Employees in India Could Be Affected by Fresh Job Cuts.
The latest reduction brings cumulative Oracle WARN-reported job losses in Washington to past 1,100 positions since mid-2025. Affected personnel coordinate transition support through the Washington State Employment Security Department's Rapid Response and WorkSource programs.
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