Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees
Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has
Google’s Pixel and Android employees in the US are being asked to step aside voluntarily
Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.
Pixel and Android Employees Offered "Voluntary Exit" at Google
Google is reportedly offering a “voluntary exit” for Pixel and Android employees, those that are in the Platforms & Devices group, which was created last year. This is according to an email that Google SVP Rick Osterloh sent out to the group on Thursday morning,
Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ to all US platforms and devices employees
Google started off 2024 with some layoffs. It hasn’t taken similar steps (yet) in 2025, but employees are fearing the worst. And if the Platforms and Devices team is anything to go by, there’s ample reason for concern.
Google Offers Voluntary Exit To Pixel, Android, And Chrome Employees Amid Shakeup: Here's Why
Notably, the voluntary exit program applies to employees working on Google products like Android, Chrome, Pixel, Fitbit, Nest, Google One, and Google Photos.
Google is asking some employees from Pixel, Android, Chrome teams to leave voluntarily; here's why
Google has launched a voluntary severance program for its Platform and Devices division, affecting teams like Android and Pixel. This move aligns with Google's strategy to integrate AI more deeply into its products.
Google offers voluntary exit for staff in Pixel and Android group
Google offers a voluntary exit program for US-based employees in its Platforms and Devices team, impacting the Android and Pixel units.
Google Confirms 'Voluntary Exit' Offer To Employees Working On Pixel, Android
The announcement is aimed at Google's U.S. employees working on Platforms & Devices and does not apply to Search, AI or other groups. Alphabet's new CFO said "driving further efficiencies" was a key priority for 2025.
Google offers buyouts to employees not ‘deeply committed’ to its mission
Google confirmed Thursday that it has rolled out a “voluntary exit” program for certain employees in its product teams who may not align with the division’s goals or are struggling with hybrid work requirements or their roles.
Google reportedly offers ‘voluntary exit’ to Android, Pixel employees
Google merged its Android and hardware divisions. Now, the company has reportedly offered voluntary retirement to the employees of this combined entity.
Google is giving US hardware and software staff the choice to bow out
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