Autodesk plans to eliminate around 1,000 roles, representing nearly 7 per cent of its global workforce, as the design and engineering software company completes a multi-year transformation of how it engages with customers, solution providers and resellers.
The company said a significant portion of the reductions will affect customer-facing sales functions. Autodesk clarified that the decision is linked to the completion of its go-to-market (GTM) transformation and is not driven by artificial intelligence adoption, macroeconomic conditions or an ongoing cost-cutting initiative.
In a letter to employees, Andrew Anagnost, President and Chief Executive Officer of Autodesk, said the move follows organisational changes announced last year and reflects an effort to align the company’s structure with its long-term strategy. He stated that while technology plays a critical role, people remain central to the company’s ability to deliver value to customers.
The restructuring forms part of a broader strategic shift focused on simplifying customer engagement, strengthening Autodesk’s position in AI-enabled solutions, platforms and industry cloud offerings, and realigning investments to ensure corporate functions remain scalable and resilient.
Autodesk has been implementing a new transaction model since fiscal year 2023, under which customers receive pricing quotes from solution providers while Autodesk manages the transaction directly. The company has also increased investment in its online purchasing experience to support direct buying by customers.
Autodesk said the changes are intended to improve operational clarity and execution as the company adapts its business model to support future growth and evolving customer expectations.
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