Sony Cuts 25% of Workforce at Israeli Chip Center Amid Global Restructuring
Sony Corporation has slashed over 100 jobs at its semiconductor R&D center in Hod Hasharon, Israel, marking a 25% reduction in its local workforce. The MOVE aligns with broader cost-cutting measures across Sony's global operations, though the Israeli facility remains strategically important for wireless chip development.
The Hod Hasharon center, acquired through Sony's 2016 purchase of Altair Semiconductor, specializes in low-power chips for IoT devices like smart meters. While the layoffs reflect tightening semiconductor sector dynamics, the site retains its role in developing energy-efficient communication technologies.