Samsung's Austin chip workforce shrinks 32% as Taylor 2nm fab nears opening

Samsung Electronics' semiconductor workforce in Austin, Texas, shrank 32% in 2025 while local operating expenditures fell nearly 75%. Meanwhile, activity is rising at its nearby Taylor foundry, which is preparing to start 2nm operations by the end of 2026.

• Samsung's Austin chip workforce fell 32% in 2025
• Local operating expenditures in Austin dropped nearly 75%
• The Taylor fab is preparing to start 2nm production by end of 2026