Google SVP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh sent a memo to members of Google's Platform & Devices team offering voluntary buyouts, 9to5Google reported. Employees who choose t

Google offers a voluntary exit program for US-based employees in its Platforms and Devices team, impacting the Android and Pixel units.

Google has announced a new voluntary exit program for U.S. employees that come under the Platform and Devices group. The teams behind Pixels and Android now have the option to voluntarily quit their roles, if they want to. They are also offered a severance package as part of the exit program.

Google SVP Rick Osterloh asks employees to accept a severance package or contribute to the company’s mission ‘with speed and efficiency.’

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.

Google is planning to layoff more people from its Platform & Devices team, but has brought a "voluntary exit" to those hit.