The Core layoffs also include the governance and protected data group
Earlier this week, Google initiated layoffs within its Python, Dart, Flutter, and other teams.
In a recent reorganisation move, Google has begun laying off approximately 200 employees from its “Core” group, as reported by CNBC. The restructuring also involves the transfer of some roles to India and Mexico.
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Google’s “Core” unit is tasked with constructing the technical framework underpinning its flagship products and safeguarding users’ online security. This division encompasses crucial technical departments such as information technology, the Python developer team, technical infrastructure, security foundation, app platforms, core developers, and a range of engineering positions.
Positions To Move To India and Mexico
At least a minimum of 50 engineering positions were cut at Google’s Sunnyvale, California offices. Internal documents obtained by CNBC indicate that several Core teams intend to fill equivalent positions in Mexico and India.
The Core layoffs also include the governance and protected data group, which will play a pivotal role in addressing regulatory hurdles confronting the company, especially amid increasing scrutiny from lawmakers worldwide regarding advancements in AI. The European Union’s Digital Markets Act, implemented in March, seeks to curb anti-competitive behaviours within the tech industry.
Google Layoffs Python Team
Earlier this week, Google initiated layoffs within its Python, Dart, Flutter, and other teams. The precise count of job reductions remains undisclosed. “As we’ve stated, we are responsibly investing in our company’s foremost priorities and the substantial opportunities that lie ahead,” Google spokesperson Alex García-Kummert told TechCrunch.
Since early last year, Google’s parent company Alphabet has been reducing its workforce, initially announcing intentions to cut around 12,000 jobs, equivalent to 6% of its staff, in response to a decline in the online advertising market. Despite a recent resurgence in digital advertising over the past few quarters, Alphabet has persisted with downsizing efforts, resulting in layoffs across various divisions this year.
The search giant’s latest decision follows closely on the heels of its first-quarter earnings report released last week.
Amidst its swiftest growth rate since early 2022 and bolstering profit margins, the company is implementing its latest round of cuts. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, disclosed a remarkable 15% surge in first-quarter revenue compared to the previous year. Additionally, it unveiled its inaugural dividend payout and a substantial $70 billion buyback program just last week.
