Cisco has announced another round of layoffs in California’s Bay Area, affecting 221 employees across its Milpitas and San Francisco offices. The disclosure was made through regulatory filings with the state’s Employment Development Department.
The job cuts come just days after the tech giant reported strong financial results. Cisco posted $14.7 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, up 8% year-on-year, while full-year revenue for fiscal 2025 reached $56.7 billion, reflecting a 5% increase.
The layoffs highlight the complex balancing act in the tech industry, where companies are pairing healthy profits with restructuring moves. Cisco continues to ramp up investments in AI-driven initiatives, but workforce adjustments signal a cautious approach to aligning talent with shifting priorities.
CEO Chuck Robbins recently underscored AI’s growing influence on Cisco’s strategy, noting that while the company values its engineers, it is also focused on boosting innovation and productivity. Robbins added that as AI adoption accelerates, Cisco may not need to hire as aggressively in the future.
For Bay Area employees, the latest layoffs add to the broader uncertainty across the tech sector, where automation, AI, and efficiency drives are reshaping workforce strategies.
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