General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is laying off over 1,000 software engineers globally as part of its effort to streamline operations and focus on high-priority initiatives, particularly within its software and services division.
About 600 of these layoffs will occur in Michigan, according to reports.
The decision follows the recent promotion of former Apple executives to senior leadership roles within the company.
GM emphasized that the layoffs are not cost-cutting measures but are intended to simplify operations and accelerate development in areas like its Super Cruise driver assistance system and in-house infotainment platform.
The company has been heavily investing in software development as part of its push into electric vehicles and self-driving technologies, but recent issues, including software glitches in the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, have highlighted challenges in this area.
The company’s strategic shift also involves developing in-house software in collaboration with Google, moving away from third-party platforms like Apple CarPlay, to better integrate features and capitalize on subscription-based services.