Design and engineering software major Autodesk plans to eliminate around 1,000 roles, representing nearly 7 per cent of its global workforce, as it reshapes how it engages with customers, solution providers and resellers. The San Francisco-based company said a significant share of the job cuts will impact customer-facing sales functions.
The move is tied to the completion of a multi-year go-to-market (GTM) transformation and is not driven by AI adoption, macroeconomic pressures, or cost-cutting becoming a recurring exercise.
In a letter to employees, Andrew Anagnost, president & CEO, Autodesk, said the decision follows last year’s organisational changes and reflects a deliberate effort to align the company with its long-term strategy. He reiterated that technology alone does not create value and that people remain central to Autodesk’s success.
The restructuring is part of a broader strategic shift aimed at simplifying customer engagement, strengthening leadership in AI, platform and industry cloud offerings, and realigning investments to ensure corporate functions remain scalable and resilient.
Autodesk has been rolling out a new transaction model since fiscal year 2023, under which customers receive pricing quotes from solution providers while Autodesk directly manages the transaction. The company has also increased investments in its online purchasing experience to support direct buying.
The latest move underscores Autodesk’s focus on operational clarity and execution as it adapts its business model to support future growth and evolving customer expectations.
