Autodesk’s Bold Restructuring: 1,000 Jobs Cut to Fuel AI and Cloud Acceleration in 2026 – A Sign of Broader Shifts in Enterprise Software
Jan 23, 2026 - By Zenx News
In a move that underscores the relentless push toward artificial intelligence and cloud-native architectures in the software industry, design software leader Autodesk announced on January 22 that it would eliminate approximately 7% of its global workforce—roughly 1,000 positions—as part of a strategic restructuring. The cuts, primarily targeting sales roles, aim to redirect resources toward accelerating investments in AI-driven tools, cloud platform enhancements, and next-generation product development. The announcement sent shares surging more than 3% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor confidence that the company is positioning itself for long-term dominance in a rapidly evolving market.
Autodesk, best known for flagship products like AutoCAD, Re...