GitLab announced a 14% workforce reduction, cutting 350 full‑time staff as part of a shift toward AI. The move follows a restructuring plan unveiled last month that removes management layers and reconfigures R&D teams.

The layoffs will cost between $30 million and $35 million in severance and benefits, with about $19 million billed this quarter. The company also announced it will exit 22 countries, shrinking its global presence by roughly 37%.

Customers in the withdrawn markets will be served through GitLab’s partner network, ensuring continuity while the firm consolidates resources. The scale of the cuts signals a tightening of operating costs amid competitive pressures in the software‑development tools sector.

GitLab’s decision to pare down its footprint and staff reflects a broader industry trend toward leaner models and AI‑driven product lines, reshaping how enterprise‑grade collaboration platforms compete for market share.