Expedia Shockingly Cuts 162 Tech Jobs—Is Your Job Next? Discover the Shocking Details!

SEATTLE — In a significant shift for the online travel giant, Expedia Group has announced it will lay off 162 employees from its Seattle area operations. This latest round of job cuts adds to the company's ongoing efforts to reshape its workforce.

According to a recent filing with Washington State’s Employment Security Department, these layoffs are set to commence on April 1, 2026, with the process continuing through April 19, 2026. The layoffs are expected to be permanent, impacting a range of positions including software engineers, data engineers, product managers, and program managers. The cuts will affect both senior-level and management roles, including one vice president-level position.

While the layoffs will primarily take place at Expedia’s headquarters in Seattle, a small number of Washington-based employees who work remotely will also be affected. Notably, there is no union representation for the impacted workers, and the lack of bumping rights means that employees cannot displace others based on seniority.

According to the company, some of these layoffs are a direct result of operational relocations and the contracting out of certain roles. This decision is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where many companies are reevaluating their workforce in the wake of changing market conditions and economic pressures.

Expedia is no stranger to workforce reductions. In 2024, the company laid off hundreds of employees as part of a strategic move to reduce its overall workforce amidst industry-wide changes. The tech sector has been witnessing significant shifts, with many firms, including major players like Amazon, also announcing substantial job cuts. Just recently, Amazon revealed plans to cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, highlighting the challenging landscape that many tech firms currently face.

The Seattle campus of Expedia, which spans a 40-acre waterfront site along Elliott Bay, became the company's headquarters in 2019 after it took over the location from biotechnology firm Amgen. At that time, approximately 4,500 Expedia employees relocated from Bellevue to the new headquarters. Unlike its predecessor, the former Amgen complex—which was largely closed off to the public—Expedia has made an effort to create an open environment, allowing employees impressive views of Elliott Bay and making the campus more accessible to the public.

The layoffs at Expedia reflect broader trends in the tech industry, where companies are increasingly focused on operational efficiency and the bottom line. As the digital travel landscape continues to evolve, these workforce changes may signal a shift in how online travel companies operate and compete in a post-pandemic world.

As the situation develops, the implications for affected employees and the company's future strategy will be closely monitored. For now, the tech sector continues to navigate a challenging environment, with workforce reductions becoming a common theme.