TikTok to lay off 75 Bellevue employees, the second consecutive year of local job cuts

TikTok is laying off 75 employees at its Bellevue headquarters in October as part of operational restructuring for its e-commerce division. This marks the second consecutive year of job cuts at the tech company’s local office, following 65 layoffs in 2025. While the cuts affect a neighboring city, the news reflects broader tech sector trends that may interest South King County residents watching regional employment patterns.