Snapchat laying off 1,000 employees amid financial struggles

TechnologyBusiness & Finance
15 Apr 2026 • 9:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, is laying off approximately 1,000 employees, which constitutes about 16 per cent of its full-time workforce.
  • CEO Evan Spiegel announced the decision, stating that the company will also close around 300 open roles as part of the restructuring.
  • The layoffs are intended to reduce Snap's annualised cost base by over $500 million by the second half of 2026, aiming for net-income profitability.
  • US-based employees affected by the cuts will receive four months of severance, healthcare coverage, equity vesting, and career transition support, with comparable provisions for international staff.
  • This marks the second significant round of job reductions for Snap Inc., following over 500 job cuts made by the company in 2024.

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