ZipRecruiter shuts Israeli R&D center, laying off 80 employees
The AI-driven recruitment firm faces rising costs amid challenging labor markets.
The American recruitment technology company ZipRecruiter is closing its development center in Israel and laying off approximately 80 employees. The Tel Aviv center focuses on software development, data, and artificial intelligence research, with a particular emphasis on algorithm development. The head of the Israel office is Yosi Taguri.
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Founded in 2010, ZipRecruiter operates a technology platform that uses artificial intelligence to match candidates with suitable jobs efficiently. The company also runs a digital marketplace where algorithms distribute job postings across dozens of job sites.
In the second quarter of 2025, ZipRecruiter reported revenues of approximately $112 million. While this represents a slight increase from the previous quarter, the company also recorded a net loss of around $9.5 million, higher than the same quarter the previous year. The loss reflects the economic challenges the company faces, including rising expenses and operational pressures.
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The company cites a changing and complex labor market, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, as a key challenge, with shifts in recruitment cycles affecting profitability. In addition, ZipRecruiter must continue investing in technology and marketing to maintain its competitive edge.
