Google offers 'voluntary' buyouts to hardware and platform teams

Google is offering buyouts to employees in its “Platforms and Devices” unit ahead of expected cuts, which includes over 25,000 full-time workers focusing on Android, Chrome, Google Photos, and more. Senior vice president Rick Osterloh announced the voluntary exit enrollment for full-time U.S. employees, emphasizing the company’s commitment to AI infrastructure and cost cutting. The program aims to help struggling employees align with the division’s goals, with a deadline of Feb. 20 for enrollment and notifications by March 25.

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