Canadians hit as Unity Software cuts 8% of workforce

For the third time in less than a year, Unity Software (Unity) is significantly scaling back its staffing levels.

In a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 2, the video game software developer announced that it’s cutting 600 jobs, or approximately eight per cent of its workforce, as it “restructures specific teams in order to continue to position itself for long-term and profitable growth.”

A number of employees, including a Toronto-based product manager, shared on LinkedIn that they had been let go.

“Today, 600 people at Unity saw the Game Over screen,” the former product manager’s post reads.

“This may sound counterintuitive, but I’m glad to be let go. While my work has been intellectually stimulating, it lacked deep meaning or connection with what I genuinely care about as a human. I’ll take this layoff as an opportunity to recharge, reflect, and reset.”

According to news outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, the reduction is the largest layoff that Unity has conducted in recent months.

The company eliminated around 225 roles in June and more than 280 employees were let go in January.

Following the latest round of job cuts, Unity is expected to employ a total workforce of approximately 7,000 people.

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