SUSE to cut one in ten employees because of... AI
'Modern tooling is already changing our daily workflows' says CEO at open source biz
SUSE, the privately owned open source software company, is set to reduce its global workforce by approximately 10 percent due to automation and AI, according to a memo from CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen. The workforce reduction affects around 1,900 employees. Van Leeuwen explained that these decisions were necessary for SUSE's adaptation and long-term sustainability in the face of shifting organizational needs.
The company, which was bought by Swedish private equity provider EQT in 2023, will present its fiscal year 2027 strategy on November 16. Van Leeuwen emphasized that AI capabilities are advancing exponentially, changing how software companies operate, and that the organizational design and cost base of SUSE will need to evolve. He assured staff that their expertise and commitment were valued, but that some roles were no longer needed due to advancements in modern tooling and AI.
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