Wayfair cuts 340 tech roles, shutters Austin Development Centre

What’s going on at Wayfair?

Wayfair is laying off approximately 340 members of its technology team as part of a broader reorganization aimed at accelerating the use of AI and advanced technologies.

The news comes as the company completes a multi-year modernization project, leading to the closure of its Technology Development Centre (TDC) in Austin, Texas. The move also follows the company’s decision to slash 3% of its global workforce in January and exit the German market.

The company is reshaping its technology arm, which will continue operations from TDCs in Seattle, Mountain View, Toronto, Boston, and Bengaluru.

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Official statements and context

In a statement on Friday, Wayfair acknowledged the contributions of its technology teams.

• “The journey required significant investment, dedication, and the collective effort of our talented technology teams,” the company said.
• Wayfair highlighted that it now operates on a “modern, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure designed to adapt to the evolving needs of our customers and business.”

The restructuring is expected to result in charges between $33 million and $38 million, primarily tied to severance, benefits, and transition costs. Most payments will be completed over the next 12 months.

Wayfair anticipates realizing cost savings from this move beginning in the second half of 2025, building into 2026.

Impact on Canadian staff

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by Wayfair employees in Canada impacted by the latest job cuts. According to LinkedIn data, Wayfair employs more than 390 people across the country.

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