Uber is set to cut 137 jobs at its Sunnyvale offices as part of a sweeping global restructuring announced earlier this month, according to California layoff notices processed on September 14.
The layoffs affect two addresses in Sunnyvale and will take effect on November 2. The notices are dated September 2, the same day Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the company would eliminate roughly 10% of its global workforce about 3,300 employees in what marks Uber's largest staffing reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a message to employees, Khosrowshahi said the company's rapid growth had introduced "more layers, more coordination, and more fragmented ownership," creating structures that no longer serve Uber at its current scale. The restructuring aims to flatten management by reducing the number of employees positioned seven or more reporting layers below the CEO by 20% and cutting teams with only one or two direct reports by nearly half.
"A leaner organization will mean clearer ownership, faster decisions, and more time spent building rather than coordinating," Khosrowshahi said. "It will also generate savings that we intend to reinvest in growth, innovation, and the capabilities that will matter most over the coming years."
The layoffs come as Uber faces growing competitive pressure from robotaxi operators. The company has pledged to invest more than $10 billion in autonomous vehicle technology in the coming years, positioning itself as a marketplace for driverless rides even as rivals like Waymo expand independently.
Affected California employees will receive 60 days' notice and continue receiving full pay and benefits through November 2. They are not represented by a union and do not have bumping rights.