Google is offering a voluntary exit package to US-based employees within its Platforms and Devices unit, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter and confirmed by a Google spokesperson. This program follows a restructuring last April that merged the Android and Chrome teams with the Pixel device teams.

The voluntary exit option, announced Thursday by senior vice president Rick Osterloh, is specifically for employees reporting directly to him within the Platforms and Devices group, which also includes Chrome and wearable device teams. The offer provides a severance package for those choosing to leave the company.

In a statement, a Google spokesperson explained that the program aims to enhance focus and efficiency within the newly merged organization. The spokesperson emphasized the team’s significant momentum and the need for all members to be fully committed to Google’s mission and focused on rapid product development.

The restructuring, which brought together two large organizations, was previously framed by Google leadership as a means to accelerate innovation and leverage AI expertise across platforms and devices. The voluntary exit program is seen as a way to streamline operations and ensure a highly engaged workforce following the significant organizational changes.