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Intuitive Surgical layoffs: 157 workers · WARN in MS · Dec 11, 2024
Latest WARN names 157 workers in MS.
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Latest WARN notice: Mississippi, 157 workers, notice Dec 11, 2024.
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announced Dec 11, 2024
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filed Dec 11, 2024 · MS · 157 affected
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H-1B base pay
Oct 2025 – Jun 2026$167,877
Median base · 192 filings
Middle half of filings
- Software Developers34$205,036
- Industrial Engineers17$145,205
- Mechanical Engineers16$164,221
- Manufacturing Engineers13$156,400
Sunnyvale, CA (176) · Peachtree Corners, GA (8) · Blacksburg, VA (2)
Base wage on public H-1B filings, filed as Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.. Stock and bonus are not included. U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure
AI Layoff Impact Summary
AI-poweredIntuitive Surgical announced layoffs on Dec 11, 2024, affecting 157 employees (1.3% of workforce). WARN filings indicate 24 active notices. Low risk — company appears stable.
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Feeling the pressure after the Dec 11 cuts
It’s been a rough week. I wasn't part of the 157 let go, but the atmosphere since the 11th has been suffocating. Management held the 'all-hands' and gave us the standard 'we’re realigning for efficiency' speech, but it feels like the workload for the remaining team just doubled overnight. How are you guys handling the bandwidth issues? My manager is already asking for updates on projects that were previously handled by two people who are no longer here. I feel like if I complain, I’m next on the list, but if I keep quiet, I’m going to burn out by mid-February. Is anyone else feeling the shift in expectations, or are your teams actually getting the support they need to pivot? This place used to feel like a career destination, but now it just feels like we’re waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Is the Sunnyvale office empty yet?
I’ve been hearing whispers about how much space is actually being vacated after the Dec 11th cuts. It feels like the office footprint is shrinking just as fast as the headcount. For those still coming in, what’s the vibe like on the floor? I haven't been back in since the announcement and honestly, I’m nervous about what the remaining teams are going to look like come January. Are we seeing more desks sitting empty, or is the work just being consolidated into a few clusters? It feels like the 'Innovation' branding is starting to take a back seat to sheer cost-cutting. I’m just trying to gauge if I should be polishing the resume even harder before the next potential wave in Q1.
Anyone else notice the culture shift lately?
Has anyone else felt the vibes in the office change drastically over the last few months? It feels like the growth mindset is being replaced by pure optics. With the recent layoffs, the atmosphere in Sunnyvale is tense; people are barely looking up from their monitors and the cafeteria chatter has basically gone silent. It’s like everyone is just waiting for the next shoe to drop. Leadership keeps talking about our market dominance and the tech pipeline, but if you’re actually on the floor working on these systems, it feels like we’re being squeezed to make the margins look prettier for the street. I’m starting to wonder if the long-term career growth I was promised is actually realistic, or if we’re just another tech company hitting the 'efficiency' phase. Is it just me, or is the burnout rate climbing exponentially? I’m exhausted trying to maintain the pace without the headcount to support it.
Severance package details for the recent round
Just trying to get a pulse on what everyone else received during the Dec 11th cuts. I was impacted and it feels like the severance package is pretty standard, but I’m curious if there’s any discrepancy depending on the department or tenure. The HR call was incredibly cold and scripted, felt like I was being processed as a line item rather than a contributor to the Da Vinci ecosystem. For those who were cut, are you seeing any flexibility on the transition bonuses, or is it strictly take it or leave it? I’ve been here for four years and honestly, the way this was handled left a really sour taste in my mouth. Trying to figure out if it’s worth pushing back on or if I should just sign and focus my energy on finding the next role before the holidays. It’s wild that they’re still pushing 'innovation' and 'growth' in the company comms while gutting teams right before the end of the year. Good luck to everyone else in the same boat, let’s keep each other posted.
Stock performance vs. employee retention
It’s honestly infuriating watching the leadership talk about 'innovation' and 'scaling efficiency' while 157 of our colleagues get the boot. We’ve been running at a breakneck pace for the last year, constantly told that we’re the best in the market and that the Da Vinci ecosystem is bulletproof. If business is so good, why are we cutting headcount right before Christmas? It feels like we’re just optimizing for the stock price at this point. I’ve been looking at my RSU vesting schedule and wondering if it’s even worth sticking around for the next cycle. The culture used to feel like an engineering-first environment, but now it just feels like every other faceless medical device firm trying to squeeze margins. Is anyone else looking to jump ship, or is it just me?
Anyone else hit in the Dec 11th round?
Just saw the official notification hit the state filings yesterday. 157 people. That’s a decent chunk of the workforce to let go right before the holidays. I’m hearing rumblings that this wasn’t just a one-off performance trim but a strategic realignment. My manager has been acting weird all week, and the silence from leadership has been deafening. Did anyone get the calendar invite from HR out of the blue, or was it a group meeting? Trying to gauge if there’s another wave coming in Q1 or if this is the end of it. The anxiety in the office is at an all-time high. If you were affected, did they offer any decent severance or was it the bare minimum?
Feeling the pressure to do more with less
It’s getting ridiculous. We lose a chunk of the team and management acts like it’s business as usual. I’m currently covering the workload of two people who were cut last week, and there’s absolutely no talk of shifting deadlines or prioritizing projects. They keep throwing around words like 'efficiency' and 'strategic realignment' in the all-hands, but it’s just code for 'burnout.' How long are we expected to sustain this? If I’m doing the job of three people, I feel like I should at least be getting a retention bonus, but we all know that’s not happening. Is everyone else’s bandwidth completely maxed out, or is my department just being singled out for the heavy lifting?
Is the Sunnyvale office thinning out already?
I’ve been hearing whispers about more cuts coming after the December 11th announcement. Everyone seems to be keeping their heads down and moving meetings to Zoom instead of grabbing coffee. Has anyone in R&D or Ops heard if the 157 figure is actually the final number, or is this just the first wave of a wider restructuring? The vibe in the hallways is pretty bleak right now. I’ve been here for over four years and this is the most nervous I’ve ever seen the leadership team. Trying to figure out if I should start prepping my resume or if this is just standard end-of-year house cleaning. Any insights from other sites?
Dec 2024 Layoff - What's the story?
Just saw a WARN notice mentioning Intuitive Surgical and a layoff affecting 157 employees on December 11, 2024. This feels a bit more concrete than the usual rumors. Can anyone who was impacted or knows someone who was share more details? Was it a specific department or more widespread? Any heads-up given, or was it out of the blue? Trying to understand the scope and if there's any pattern here. It's always tough to hear about layoffs, especially at a company that's been a leader in its field. Any insights into the reasons behind it would be appreciated, even if it's just speculation from your corner of the company.
Anyone else seeing headcount freezes at ISG lately?
Hey all, I'm seeing some weird signals from the Intuitive Surgical side of things. Heard through the grapevine about another layoff this past December (around 150 folks, I think?). It's not on the main news cycle but I've seen a WARN notice pop up. This follows some whispers I've heard about hiring managers being told to "pause" on new reqs or "re-evaluate" needs. Doesn't feel like the explosive growth period we saw a few years back. Anyone in other departments feeling this? Are teams being told to hold off on backfills or are new positions just not being opened? Curious if this is a company-wide thing or isolated to certain divisions. Trying to get a pulse on the stability of the place.
Intuitive Surgical - Hiring freezes or slowdown?
Checking in from ISG. Noticed a significant slowdown in new requisitions opening up recently. A few roles I was tracking have been put on hold indefinitely. It's not a full-on hiring freeze from what I can tell, but definitely feels like a much tighter leash on bringing in new talent. This is different from past years where we were aggressively expanding. Makes you wonder about future growth plans or if they're consolidating. Anyone in hiring or management seeing the same thing? Trying to understand if this is a temporary pause or a sign of a more strategic shift. It's making it harder to backfill critical roles too, which is starting to impact team capacity.
ISG - Rumblings or just noise?
Hey everyone, been with ISG for a few years now, and lately, the general vibe feels a bit... uncertain. I'm not seeing any official announcements or even strong rumors of widespread layoffs, but there's definitely a subtle shift. Projects seem to be getting re-prioritized more frequently, and there's a bit more scrutiny on expenses across the board. Anyone else in ISG picking up on this? Is it just the broader market tightening up, or is there something specific happening internally that I'm missing? Trying to gauge if it's time to update the resume or just stay the course and focus on delivering. Curious to hear what others are seeing and feeling on the ground.
ISG - Navigating the current climate
Lurking for a while, but wanted to throw my two cents in. I'm in a technical role at Intuitive and while we haven't seen any official announcements, the whispers are definitely there. Performance reviews seemed to carry a bit more weight this year, and there's a lot of talk about 'optimization' and 'efficiency' in meetings that feels a little buzzword-heavy for my taste. It's making me a bit antsy, to be honest. My work hasn't changed, and we're hitting our targets, but you can't help but notice the atmosphere. Are others seeing similar trends? Thinking about updating my resume just in case, even though I love the company and our mission. Just want to be prepared. Anyone else in a similar boat, perhaps in Marketing or Operations, experiencing this heightened sense of caution?
Intuitive Surgical: Anyone else feeling the pressure?
Hey everyone, been with ISG for a few years now in engineering and honestly, the vibe has felt... different lately. Not sure if it's just me, but there's been a lot of quiet chatter and a general sense of unease. Post-earnings, things seemed to settle a bit, but it feels like there's an underlying tension. Management seems a bit more tight-lipped, and some projects are facing unexpected scrutiny. I haven't heard any concrete layoff news, and my team is still busy, but I'm wondering if others are picking up on the same signals. Is this just the typical end-of-year slowdown, or is there something more significant brewing? Curious to hear if anyone else in R&D, Sales, or Operations is feeling this shift. Trying to stay positive, but it's hard when the general mood is a bit somber.
Intuitive Surgical - Morale dip post-earnings?
Anyone else feel like the energy at Intuitive Surgical has taken a hit recently, especially after the last earnings call? The numbers were decent, but the commentary around future growth seemed a bit less enthusiastic than usual. I'm in [Department Name - e.g., R&D/Sales/Operations] and the buzz around new projects feels muted. We're still working hard, obviously, but the usual sense of rapid expansion and optimism seems to have been replaced by a more conservative outlook. Conversations in the breakroom and on Slack channels often circle back to 'what's next?' and 'are we secure?' which is never a great sign. I understand the market is dynamic, and MedTech isn't immune to pressures. But it feels like there's a distinct anxiety creeping in. It’s not about specific layoff rumors, but more about a general feeling that things might be slowing down or re-prioritizing in ways that could impact roles down the line. Anyone else experiencing this? Any insights from leadership or department heads that might explain this shift in atmosphere? Just trying to gauge the general sentiment.
ISG - Rumblings or just the usual Q4 jitters?
Hey everyone, Been with Intuitive Surgical for a few years now, and lately, the vibe feels a bit... off. Not outright panic, but there's definitely a subtle shift in conversations. People are a bit more tight-lipped, meetings seem to have a more 'streamlined' agenda, and there's a general sense of caution I haven't felt this strongly before. I know Q4 is always a time for performance reviews and potential adjustments, but this feels a little different. Anyone else picking up on this? Is it just me, or are others noticing more hushed tones about headcount and budgets? I'm trying not to jump to conclusions, but the uncertainty is starting to gnaw a bit. Curious to hear if others in different departments are experiencing similar sentiments. Is this just the usual business cycle, or is there something more concrete brewing? Just looking to see if I'm alone in this feeling or if it's a broader trend. Let me know your thoughts.
Intuitive Surgical - Anyone else feel the pressure?
Been at ISG for a few years now, and things have felt... different lately. It's hard to put a finger on it, but there's definitely a vibe shift. My team's workload hasn't decreased, but there's more scrutiny on every project and a lot of 'efficiency' discussions. It feels like management is trying to squeeze more out of us without adding resources, which is obviously a recipe for burnout. I haven't heard any concrete layoff talk, no all-hands announcements about restructuring, but the constant pressure to perform and the whispers about 'optimizing resources' are definitely unnerving. I've seen a few people quietly exit in the last couple of months, not in a big wave, but enough to notice. It makes you wonder if the company is preparing for something, or if this is just the new normal in medtech. Is anyone else feeling this intensified focus on output and cost savings? Or am I just being paranoid? Curious to hear if others are experiencing similar pressures.
ISG - Internal transfer difficulties?
Hey everyone, throwing this out there to see if anyone else is experiencing this. I've been trying to move internally at ISG for a few months now, and it's been surprisingly tough. Usually, internal mobility is pretty straightforward here, but lately, it feels like the doors are shut. My current manager is supportive, but the roles I'm interested in seem to be going to external candidates, or just... not happening. It makes me wonder what's going on behind the scenes. Is it a budget thing? Are departments being more cautious about backfilling? I'm not seeing any official layoff news, but the internal job board seems less active than it used to be, and the few roles I've applied for have gone silent or been filled by someone new. Has anyone else felt this shift? Maybe it's just my experience, but it feels like a general tightening up. Trying to get a pulse on the general vibe in the company right now. Any insights would be appreciated.
ISG - Anyone else seeing hiring freeze/slowdown?
So, I've been trying to get a few roles approved for my team over the past quarter and it's been an uphill battle. Everything is getting scrutinized way more than usual, and approvals are taking ages, if they come at all. Some roles that were previously open are now just... gone. It's making it really tough to get new projects off the ground and even maintain current capacity. Feels like a de facto hiring freeze in some areas, if not an outright one. Is anyone else in hiring management or aware of hiring trends within Intuitive Surgical experiencing this? Wondering if this is a strategic shift or just a temporary belt-tightening measure. Not hearing anything official, but the impact is definitely being felt on the ground. Anyone got any intel?
Intuitive Surgical - Layoffs Rumors?
Hey everyone, been with ISG for a few years now and things have felt... off lately. Seeing a lot more internal discussions about restructuring and budget cuts. Definitely not hearing concrete layoff news, but the vibe is definitely shifting. Has anyone else noticed increased anxiety or whispers about potential workforce reductions? Curious if it's just my department or a wider trend. Trying not to panic but it's hard not to connect the dots with the current economic climate. Wondering if anyone has insights or has heard anything through the grapevine. Let's keep this discussion civil, just trying to gauge the situation.
Intuitive Surgical - Morale dip or something more?
Has anyone else experienced a significant drop in morale at ISG recently? It feels like there's a general sense of unease, and people are starting to look over their shoulders. My team's project scope was drastically reduced last quarter, and we've seen key people leave seemingly without replacements being backfilled. It's creating extra pressure on those of us who remain. Performance reviews were… interesting this year, definitely felt more critical than usual. Wondering if this is just a cyclical thing or if leadership is preparing for harder times. Curious to hear from others, especially in different divisions, if they're feeling this too or if it's just my bubble.
ISG - Anyone else feeling the pinch?
Hey everyone, been with ISG for a few years now in R&D. Lately, the vibe has been... off. Feels like budgets are tightening, projects are getting shelved or significantly scaled back, and there's a lot of hushed talk in the hallways. No official announcements, of course, but the whispers about potential workforce adjustments are getting louder. Saw some chatter on other platforms too, but nothing concrete. Anyone else in operations, engineering, or even sales noticing a shift? Is it just my department or is this a company-wide thing? Trying to get a pulse on the situation before it potentially hits closer to home. Sharing what you're seeing, even anecdotal stuff, would be appreciated.
ISG - Layoff Rumors Starting?
Alright, jumping in here because I've been hearing whispers that are starting to make me nervous. No smoke without fire, right? A few people in [specific area, e.g., manufacturing/marketing] have been let go quietly in the last month or so, not tied to performance reviews, just... gone. Now, leadership is suddenly very cagey about headcount projections and 'strategic realignments.' It feels like a classic prelude to something bigger. Has anyone else heard anything concrete, or is this just the usual end-of-year jitters amplified? I'm trying to get a pulse on whether this is a widespread thing or just isolated incidents. If there are actual numbers or departments being targeted, please share if you can. Trying to prepare myself and my team.
Intuitive Surgical - Performance Concerns?
Hey all, been with ISG for a few years now in [department, e.g., R&D/Sales/Ops]. Been hearing a lot of chatter lately, and while there's no official word, the general feeling is... tense. Projects seem to be getting tighter timelines, and there's a noticeable increase in 'efficiency' discussions in leadership meetings. Some teams are consolidating, and it feels like we're being asked to do more with less. Anyone else in different departments picking up on this? Is it just me, or is the company navigating some choppy waters right now? Wondering if others are seeing similar signs or if I'm just overthinking it. Trying to stay optimistic, but it's hard when the undercurrent feels like this. Curious to hear what others are experiencing.
Anyone else feeling the pressure at ISG?
I'm starting to feel it. Been with the company for a few years now and things have always felt pretty stable, especially compared to some other tech/medtech places. But lately, there's been a definite tightening. Budgets feel smaller, travel is getting scrutinized more than ever, and there's a general air of 'do more with less'. Performance reviews felt a bit more intense this cycle too. Not hearing direct layoff talk, but the signs are there. Anyone else experiencing this? Is it just my department or is this a company-wide trend? Just want to know if I should start polishing the resume or if this is just a temporary belt-tightening phase.
Intuitive Surgical - What's the vibe post-earnings?
Hey all, haven't seen much chatter about ISG lately, especially after the recent earnings call. Numbers looked okay on the surface, but I'm getting a weird feeling. Anyone else picking up on some underlying tension or shifts within the company? Feeling a bit antsy given the general market climate and the fact that we're deep into the year. Wondering if anyone has heard any whispers or noticed any departmental slowdowns/hiring freezes that aren't being openly discussed. Trying to gauge the overall sentiment and whether it's just me being paranoid or if there's something more concrete brewing. Curious to hear what others are seeing/hearing on the ground.
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