Washington state’s Employment Security Department received a new Amazon WARN notice, filed August 31, 2026, covering 121 permanent layoffs across Seattle, Bellevue, and Sumner, with separations beginning October 1. The largest concentration is at Amazon’s Bellevue SEA106 building, affecting roles from entry-level software engineers to a vice president of legal, while 32 positions were cut at the BFI1 fulfillment center in Sumner. It is the sixth Amazon WARN notice with a 2026 effective date in Washington, part of a broader pattern of the company redirecting resources toward generative AI and agents.
