Shopee cuts jobs in Singapore amid AI push; software engineers among those affected
Sea said it is reshaping operations around artificial intelligence as it cuts hundreds of developer roles globally and reviews staffing needs.
- Shopee is cutting hundreds of developer roles globally, amounting to about 8 per cent of its developer workforce, as the Singapore-headquartered e-commerce platform shifts focus toward artificial intelligence.
- Sea Ltd chief executive Forrest Li previously emphasized that a trillion-dollar market capitalization is possible if the company doubles down on AI and can "make the right calls."
- Affected employees were told they would receive an "N+2" severance package, providing one month of salary for each year of service plus another two months of pay, according to staff.
- The Creative Media and Publishing Union stated that advance notification enabled management to better support affected employees, with Sea Ltd committing to packages aligned with responsible retrenchment guidelines.
- These cuts coincide with growing global debates about technology's impact on jobs, as Sea reported operating expenses surged 43.4 per cent year-on-year to almost US$2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
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Shopee Job Cuts Affect Hundreds of Developers as Sea Expands AI Focus
Shopee has started job cuts affecting hundreds of developers worldwide, representing about 8 percent of its developer team, as parent company Sea reviews staffing needs during a wider AI push. The reductions started earlier this week and include quality assurance positions, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The report also indicated that Shopee may not be done reducing headcount. Sea, which operates Shopee, Garena and M…
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