April 11 - Alphabet's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google has trimmed several hundred roles from its Platforms and Devices division, affecting staff working on Android, Pixel and the Chrome browser, according to a report by The Information.
The layoffs follow a broader reorganization that merged Google's Chrome and Android teams under its Pixel and Devices arm last year. The group, led by Rick Osterloh, oversaw roughly 20,000 employees at the time of the consolidation.
A Google spokesperson said the move is aimed at improving operational efficiency and agility. The company noted the cuts come in addition to a voluntary exit program introduced in January. Despite the reductions, hiring is reportedly ongoing in various global locations, including the U.S., the spokesperson added.
The job reductions mark another step in Google's ongoing cost-cutting efforts as the company continues adapting to shifting market conditions and streamlines its product teams.
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