New Delhi– Google has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division — the unit responsible for Android software, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser.
The layoffs come just months after the tech giant offered voluntary buyouts to workers in the same division earlier this year.
According to a report by The Information, a Google spokesperson confirmed the job cuts, stating they followed last year’s merger of the platforms and devices teams. The company has been working to operate with greater efficiency and agility since the restructuring.
“As part of this effort, it has implemented some job cuts in addition to the voluntary exit program offered earlier,” the report said.
While the exact number of affected roles was not disclosed, the move is seen as part of Google’s broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Like many tech companies, Google is reassessing its workforce in response to evolving business needs and market dynamics.
The development comes amid a broader wave of layoffs across the global corporate landscape, driven in part by the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and economic uncertainty. Amazon, Intel, and Goldman Sachs have all announced job cuts in recent months.
Amazon is reportedly planning to eliminate about 14,000 managerial positions in a move aimed at saving $3 billion annually. Meanwhile, Intel is preparing for a major restructuring following a significant financial loss in 2024.
Goldman Sachs is also expected to trim its workforce by 3-5% following an annual performance review. Bank of America recently laid off about 150 junior bankers, although most were offered roles outside of investment banking.
With economic uncertainty persisting and AI adoption reshaping business priorities, more companies may pursue cost-cutting measures in the months ahead. (Source: IANS)
