IBM is planning to lay off around 9,000 employees in the United States as part of a global restructuring effort.

The company has not officially confirmed the layoffs or the specific number of job cuts.

These reductions are expected to affect multiple divisions, including the Cloud Classic unit. About a quarter of the workforce in this division may be impacted.

Teams in consulting, corporate social responsibility, cloud infrastructure, sales, and internal systems will also be affected.

The layoffs have been reported in several locations, including Raleigh, North Carolina; New York City and the state of New York; Dallas, Texas; and California.

This move could be a part of a long-term strategy to shift roles to India, where IBM has a significant presence in cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai.

IBM is reportedly listing more job openings in India than in the US, indicating the company’s intention to use India’s talent pool and reduce operational costs.

CEO Arvind Krishna has previously identified India as a key talent hub, especially for roles in cloud computing, infrastructure, sales, and consulting.

Remaining US-based employees are reportedly required to return to the office at least three days a week starting in late April, with badge swipes being monitored.

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