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EA conducts layoffs in Hyderabad, India and the US
EA is conducting layoffs that affect employees in its Hyderabad, India office and remote workers in the US, primarily in departments such as trust and safety, IT, customer support, and recruitment. This is the third wave of job cuts for EA this year, coming as the company prepares for a significant buyout valued at $55 billion. The layoffs indicate a challenging environment for EA as it navigates restructuring.
MonitorConfidence: MediumShort term horizonTalent displacement risk: High
Published 22 Jun 2026, 20:32 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Layoffs affect Hyderabad and US remote teams.
- Departments impacted include IT and customer support.
- This is EA's third layoff round in 2023.
- Previous layoffs occurred in its Battlefield and Skate divisions.
- EA is nearing a $55 billion buyout.
Interesting facts
- The layoffs point to EA's ongoing challenges amidst a massive buyout.
- The affected roles highlight a focus on operational streamlining.
Coverage gaps
- Exact number of laid-off employees is not disclosed.