Oracle cuts 359 Washington jobs in latest AI-driven layoffs; Seattle offices not closing

Oracle is laying off 359 employees in Washington state in its second major round of cuts this year tied to a shift toward AI development. Engineering and management roles are affected, Seattle offices are not closing, and the last working day is November 13.

• Layoffs affect remote employees and downtown Seattle offices
• Cut roles include developers, infrastructure engineers, SREs and vice presidents
• Oracle headcount fell by about 21,000 people (13%) over the year
• In March 2026 the company already cut 491 Washington employees