CNBC cites internal documents revealing further downsizing at Google’s Python division, with the core development team being the most affected. This Core team is responsible for Python, technical infrastructure, basic security systems, and app platforms.
According to CNBC, at least 50 engineering positions were eliminated in the Sunnyvale office, with roles being transferred to Mexico and India. Asim Husain, head of Google Developer Ecosystem, stated that the direction is to ensure the development team can support growth in high-growth countries by having teams closer to developer communities.
A Google representative confirmed the layoffs, stating that it impacts the Core team, which has restructured its departments. Affected employees can apply for other positions within Google.
TechCrunch also reported that besides the Python team, the Flutter and Dart teams have also been impacted by this organizational restructuring.
Source: CNBC and TechCrunch
TLDR: Google’s Python division faces downsizing with 50 engineering positions eliminated, impacting the core development team and leading to role transfers to other countries. The Flutter and Dart teams are also affected by the organizational restructuring.
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