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In another wave of job cuts, Alphabet’s Google has laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division, the unit responsible for key products such as Android, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser, according to a report by The Information.

The layoffs come as part of a broader restructuring strategy that began last year, when Google merged its Platforms and Devices teams to streamline operations and improve agility.

“Since combining the Platforms and Devices teams last year, we’ve focused on becoming more nimble and operating more effectively, and this included making some job reductions in addition to the voluntary exit program that we offered in January,” a Google spokesperson told The Information.

The company had previously offered voluntary buyouts to employees in the same unit in January 2025, in an attempt to downsize through softer measures before resorting to layoffs.

Ongoing Job Cuts Across Divisions

This isn’t an isolated event. In February, Bloomberg reported that Google also trimmed its cloud division, affecting select teams. The move is seen as part of Google’s ongoing efforts to optimize operations amidst a shifting tech landscape and increasing focus on AI innovation.

The tech giant had already made headlines in January 2023, when it cut 12,000 jobs, roughly 6% of its global workforce, marking one of its largest layoff rounds in history.

A Sign of Leaner Times?

With increasing pressure on Big Tech firms to improve margins and boost profitability, many are shifting focus from expansion to efficiency. Google’s recent layoffs underscore that even flagship teams are not immune in a landscape of evolving priorities.

As of now, Google has not issued an official public statement in response to requests for further comment.