Mountain View, April 11, 2025 — Google has laid off several hundred employees in its Platforms and Devices division, impacting teams working on Android, Pixel, and Chrome. The move follows an earlier voluntary exit program and comes as part of a broader effort to streamline operations after the 2024 software-hardware team merger.
The layoffs are aimed at improving organizational efficiency and agility, while aligning with Google’s push to integrate AI deeper into its products. Despite the job cuts, the company remains committed to investing in its key growth areas, especially artificial intelligence. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed.
