Every layoff is a combination of factors. Although the specific combo is unique, from most to least common in tech goes something like: team/product: Product X

Every layoff is a combination of factors. Although the specific combo is unique, from most to least common in tech goes something like: team/product: Product X is being deprioritized/sunset, cost centers vs revenue centers performance: those with worse reviews, those on PIP or otherwise in the process of being fired pay: often negotiated better upon hire but are otherwise similar to others at your level, sometimes more experienced employees role: we’re eliminating all testers, we’re reducing the ratio of designers to engineers location: we are closing this office to save on real estate and compliance costs tenure: first hired, first fired