Google is restructuring its main teams and moving some jobs from the US to India. According to reports, they’ve let go of about 200 employees from these teams and are shifting these roles to India and Mexico, as seen in internal documents reviewed by CNBC. Around 50 of those who lost their jobs were engineers working at the company’s Sunnyvale, California office.
These teams, known as the core unit, handle the technical foundation of Google’s flagship products and are responsible for ensuring users’ safety online. They cover a range of roles including Python developers, technical infrastructure, security foundation, app platforms, core developers, and various engineering positions.
Google Moves Jobs to India in Restructuring
Google is also cutting jobs in its governance and protected data group, according to the report. The company confirmed this and said affected employees can apply for other jobs within Google or use outplacement services.
A spokesperson for Google said they’re focusing on important areas and making changes to work better and be more efficient. Google is restructuring some jobs in India to save money and streamline operations. Automation and regulations are also factors in this decision.
Around 50 engineering positions were cut in Sunnyvale, California. According to internal documents seen by CNBC, many of these roles will be filled in Mexico and India.
Google spokesperson mentioned that they are investing in important areas and making changes to work better. They’re moving some jobs to India to save money and streamline operations, driven by factors like AI automation and regulations. While only a small number of jobs are moving, this move strengthens India’s position as a key base for Google globally. New hires in India will work on important Google products. India is attractive to tech companies due to its talented and affordable workforce.
Google Joins Tech Giants in Expanding Presence in India
Google is the latest tech giant to move jobs to its India offices. Meanwhile, Apple plans to shift half of its supply chain from China to India, creating 500,000 non-technical jobs in three years. Amazon India aims to generate 2 million jobs by helping 10 million small businesses go digital.
This follows mass layoffs by several tech giants in India last year. Google cut 400-500 jobs, while Meta and Amazon let go of 100 and 1,000 employees, respectively.
Google Developer Team Faces Layoffs Amid Global Expansion Plans
Asim Husain, VP of Google Developer Ecosystem, informed his team about the layoffs in an email and during a town hall meeting. He mentioned that this is the biggest reduction planned for the team this year. Husain also stated in the email that Google aims to keep its global presence while growing in areas with high potential, to work closely with partners and developer communities.
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has been reducing its workforce since last year due to challenges in the online ad market. Despite recent improvements in digital advertising, Alphabet is still downsizing, with layoffs across various departments this year.
Job Moved to Bangalore and Mexico City
Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat announced in mid-April that Google’s finance department will undergo restructuring, leading to job cuts and positions being relocated to Bangalore and Mexico City. Search boss Prabhakar Raghavan also stated earlier that Google plans to build teams closer to users in key markets like India and Brazil, where labor costs are lower.
Despite experiencing its fastest growth rate since early 2022 and improving profit margins, Google announced layoffs alongside its first-ever dividend and a $70 billion buyback. As a result, developers may feel uncertain or frustrated. However, Asim Husain, VP of Google Developer Ecosystem, assured developers that these changes are in line with the company’s broader goals.
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