Meta plans to lay off nearly 1,400 employees across Washington by July 2026, with Bellevue being the hardest hit as part of its shift towards AI and restructuring efforts.

Meta filed to lay off 1,395 King County employees in July 2026, part of a broader restructuring cutting 8,000 jobs globally as the company pivots to AI.

Meta is set to lay off nearly 1,400 employees across Washington state, including Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, starting July 22, 2026. This significant workforce reduction,…