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eBay is eliminating approximately 800 positions, equal to about 6% of its workforce, according to reports and online posts from affected employees.
While the company has not issued a formal public announcement detailing the scope of the cuts, workers across several states, including Oregon, Utah, Texas and California, have shared messages on LinkedIn and workplace forums indicating they were laid off Thursday. The reductions appear to affect multiple divisions rather than a single department or geography.
As of the end of 2025, eBay employed roughly 12,300 people worldwide, based on its most recent annual filing. If confirmed, the reported layoffs would mark another significant workforce reduction for the online marketplace in recent years.
Some individuals posting anonymously on TheLayoff forum claimed certain U.S.-based roles are being shifted overseas, including to India and Ireland. Those claims have not been independently verified, and eBay has not commented publicly on whether specific functions are being relocated.
In posts on LinkedIn, several impacted employees described the cuts as widespread and unexpected. One longtime staffer wrote that more than 800 colleagues were affected, calling the experience "heartbreaking" after more than a decade at the company.
The reported job reductions come as eBay continues to reshape its operations and cost structure. In recent years, the company has emphasized expanding in lower-cost regions while trimming roles elsewhere. At the same time, it has increased spending on artificial intelligence tools designed to enhance customer support and improve the buyer and seller experience.
eBay is also navigating intensifying competition from larger rivals such as Amazon and Walmart, as well as fast-growing digital marketplaces. The latest workforce changes suggest the company is continuing efforts to streamline operations while investing in strategic priorities.
