Google laid off hundreds of employees. Now, as January 2025 draws to a close, Google is cutting workers in a slightly different manner. Google SVP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh sent a memo to members of Google's Platform & Devices team offering voluntary buyouts,

Google offers a voluntary exit program for US-based employees in its Platforms and Devices team, impacting the Android and Pixel units.

Google has announced a new voluntary exit program for U.S. employees that come under the Platform and Devices group. The teams behind Pixels and Android now have the option to voluntarily quit their roles, if they want to. They are also offered a severance package as part of the exit program.

Google opens “voluntary exit program” for Platforms & Devices workers Android, Chrome, Pixel, Fitbit and more programs affected Could this spell out more layoffs? Google has opened up a voluntary exit deal for employees working on Pixel and Android projects after recently merging the hardware and software divisions into one.

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.

Google SVP Rick Osterloh asks employees to accept a severance package or contribute to the company’s mission ‘with speed and efficiency.’