NetApp has shed 77 jobs at its San Jose operations this week, cutting roles in product management, software engineering and sales. The move drops another pin on the Bay Area layoff map as big tech employers slim down local headcount while chasing AI, cloud and tighter profit margins. For now, details on exact timelines, severance and whether the move fits into a larger corporate shakeup are still under wraps.
According to the Silicon Valley Business Journal, NetApp informed employees on Tuesday that 77 San Jose positions would be eliminated, largely in product management, software engineering and sales. The outlet reported on May 26 that its account was based on internal notices and employee reports.
Publicly, NetApp is still talking growth. In recent communications, NetApp highlighted revenue gains, a focus on operational discipline and expanding offerings in cloud and AI. The company’s most recent quarterly results showed net revenues near $1.7 billion, underscoring that leadership is trying to thread the needle between new investments and cost controls.
Part of a broader Bay Area pullback
The San Jose cuts arrive amid a steady drumbeat of tech layoffs across the region. The Los Angeles Times has chronicled fresh rounds of reductions at LinkedIn, Cisco and Amazon as each company retools priorities. Meanwhile, SFGATE reported that eBay recently cut roughly 800 jobs in its own San Jose operations.
What this means locally
The move is not NetApp’s first trimming in the South Bay. Layoff databases show multiple WARN filings tied to the company in recent years, including prior notices affecting San Jose in 2023 and 2025. WARN Tracker lists those earlier filings, and the Silicon Valley Business Journal reported that this latest round appears limited to the San Jose roles cited, rather than signaling an office shutdown.
Specifics on severance, the full layoff schedule and whether more cuts could follow have not yet been disclosed. This story will be updated as NetApp or local officials release additional information.
