Autodesk Announces 7% Staff Reduction; Cuts 950 Jobs

Software giant Autodesk has announced a significant workforce reduction, confirming plans to cut approximately 7% of its global staff.

The decision, affecting roughly 950 employees, comes as the company nears the final stages of a major overhaul of its go-to-market (GTM) strategy and sales model.

The New Transaction Model

The layoffs are primarily a result of Autodesk’s transition to a new “transaction model” for its business customers.

This multi-year transformation shifts the company away from traditional reseller-led transactions toward a direct-billing relationship with its users.

Under this framework, Autodesk handles the financial transactions directly, while partners focus on high-value consulting and technical services.

As this automated, direct-to-customer infrastructure becomes fully operational, the company is reducing roles that the modernized sales pipeline no longer requires.

Autodesk Financial Realignment and AI Investment

Despite the job cuts, Autodesk leadership clarified that the reduction is not a reaction to poor financial performance.

In its most recent fiscal reports, the company showed resilient revenue growth and strong demand for its AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) and manufacturing software.

Instead, the savings generated from the 7% reduction are expected to be reallocated toward high-growth priorities, specifically Generative AI and the expansion of its “Autodesk AI” platform.

The goal is to lean into automation to increase operational efficiency and provide advanced design tools for its global user base.

Employee Impact and Future Outlook

The cuts will be spread across various departments.

There is a heavy concentration in sales, marketing, and administrative functions that supported the legacy sales model.

Autodesk is offering severance packages and transition support to impacted employees.

CEO Andrew Anagnost emphasized that the restructuring is essential.

It ensures Autodesk remains agile and focused on the evolving needs of the design and engineering industries.

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