Information for Splunk (now Cisco) employees affected by layoffs. Severance details, alumni networks, job search resources, and career transition tips.

Splunk (now Cisco) Layoffs

Technology (Observability) | San Francisco, CA | ~8,000 (pre-acquisition) employees

2-4 months

Typical Severance

Recent Layoff Events

Technology (Observability)

Industry

Severance Information

What to Expect

Acquisition by Cisco brought changes. Packages vary.

Note: Severance packages vary by role, tenure, and specific circumstances. This is general guidance based on reported packages.

Layoff History

2024

Integration-related affected

Cisco acquisition

Resources for Splunk (now Cisco) Alumni

Observability tools

Security operations

DevOps roles

Career Transition Tip

Observability skills transfer to Datadog, New Relic, or security companies.

Next Steps

Review your severance package carefully - Don't sign immediately. You typically have 21-45 days.
File for unemployment - Do this right away in your state. Find your state's guide
Update your LinkedIn and resume - Include quantifiable achievements from Splunk (now Cisco)
Tap into alumni networks - Splunk (now Cisco) alumni are often eager to help
Consider your health insurance options - Compare COBRA vs. ACA marketplace plans