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Aug 1, 2026GeekWire
Microsoft R&D Jobs Decline Again, Total Headcount Falls First Time in
Microsoft's total headcount dropped for the first time in a decade, fueled by a second consecutive decline in R&D roles, despite record revenue growth. This strategic shift reflects the company's adaptation to the AI era, including significant investments in AI infrastructure and a reallocation of engineering talent to customer-facing roles.
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