Google is offering buyouts to U.S. employees in ‘Search’ and ‘Engineering’

Google is offering buyouts to U.S. employees in Search and engineering as part of cost-cutting efforts amid AI investments. The “Voluntary Exit Program” targets those not aligned with the company’s strategy. This follows similar programs in Pixel and Android units. Despite buyouts, Google plans to continue hiring engineers through 2026, with CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizing AI as an accelerator. Finance chief Anat Ashkenazi highlighted cost reduction as crucial for balancing AI infrastructure spending. Google aims to streamline operations while maintaining its competitive edge in AI.