Intel has initiated a new series of job cuts, with reports indicating that "approximately 107 employees" are impacted

Intel has commenced a new layoff initiative as part of previously stated strategies revealed in April. According to IT news outlet CRN, a WARN notice was issued indicating that "approximately 107 employees" from the Santa Clara headquarters will be impacted.

These workforce reductions are set to start on July 15, 2025, with notifications given either 60 days prior to separation or accompanied by a four-week notice and nine weeks of benefits, CRN reported.

The roles affected span various departments, including engineering sectors such as physical design, system-on-chip logic design, product engineering, design-for-test engineering, software engineering, and cloud software development.

Additional management roles hit by these changes include those in AI systems and engineering, IT, business project management, silicon design engineering, software products, and technology projects strategy.

Intel reaffirmed an earlier statement to CRN, confirming plans to reduce up to 20% of its workforce in the chip manufacturing sector. The company noted, "As announced earlier this year, we aim to streamline operations to enhance efficiency and speed. Simplifying our organization and empowering engineers will optimize customer service and improve execution.

"Decisions have been made with careful consideration to strategically prepare our business for future demands, while treating affected employees with dignity."

Reports from The Oregonian last Friday highlighted Intel's direction to eliminate marketing roles while outsourcing responsibilities to Accenture.

The Oregonian also indicated earlier this week that Intel plans to cease operations in its automotive chip division, leading to more job cuts.

Intel verified these developments and stated, "We are focused on enhancing our digital capacities to better engage with our clientele and bolster our brand. Partnering with Accenture, a trusted leader, will enable improved business outcomes through streamlined procedures and initiatives."

Shutting down the automotive segment is part of larger restructuring efforts by Intel, aligning with its new focus.

The company, earlier this year, communicated its intentions to start layoffs in the second quarter of 2025, but did not disclose specific numbers. CEO Lip-Bu Tan mentioned that reducing the workforce was necessary to tackle "organizational complexity" and "excessive bureaucracy" within the firm.

Last year, Intel cut around 15,000 employees globally to fulfill a cost-saving target of $10 billion.