SUSE To Cut One In Ten Employees Because of AI
SUSE plans to cut roughly 10% of its 1,900-person workforce, with CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen saying "automation and AI" are reducing the need for some roles and allowing the open source software company to operate with less overhead and flatter management structures. "We are announcing a reduction of SUSE's global workforce of approximately 10 percent," said Van Leeuwen in an email. "These…
SUSE, the open source software company, is downsizing its workforce by roughly 10%, according to CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen. The reduction is due to automation and AI diminishing the need for certain roles, allowing the company to operate with less overhead and a flatter management structure. Van Leeuwen stated that these decisions are painful for employees, culture, and the open source community, but necessary for SUSE to adapt and build a sustainable, resilient future.
The decision came after the company, acquired by EQT, scrutinized its future strategy, required capabilities, and team structures. Staff will be informed by November 4, with one-on-one meetings beginning the following week.
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