Overview

• State filings show 281 LinkedIn employees in California were laid off effective May 15
• The reductions span San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Carpinteria offices and include 28 remote workers
• Affected roles encompass software engineers, product managers, designers and various technical specialists
• The move follows Microsoft’s early-May announcement of 6,000 job cuts as part of a broader restructuring
• Laid-off staff have posted messages of support and gratitude on LinkedIn, emphasizing resilience and solidarity