Shopee to cut hundreds of developer positions as it pivots toward AI

E‑commerce platform Shopee, owned by Sea Ltd., announced a wave of job cuts. Hundreds of software developer roles will be removed. The layoffs are part of a broader pivot toward artificial intelligence. Shopee says AI will drive its next generation of products. Affected employees will receive severance in line with local regulations. The restructuring mirrors a wider industry move toward automation. Shopee expects AI integration to boost operational efficiency. Analysts note the shift could reshape the Southeast Asian market.