Meta is quietly rehiring managers in its Applied AI division, partially reversing a restructuring strategy championed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the past year. The Applied AI division, launched in 2026 to bridge the gap between AI research and product execution, has already seen approximately 7,000 employees reassigned to it, including former managers who had transitioned into individual contributor roles. In May 2026, Meta cut roughly 8,000 employees, representing about 10% of its workforce, while scrapping plans to fill 6,000 open positions, with managers disproportionately affected by the layoffs. The reorganization coincides with strong financial results: Meta reported second-quarter revenue of $60.8 billion, a 28% year-over-year increase, though total expenses climbed 55% to $42 billion as the company continued investing heavily in AI infrastructure. The company ended the quarter with 75,472 employees, down 3% from the prior quarter.
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