According to industry insiders, the voluntary exit deals by Google could evolve into layoffs if enough employees do not take the buyouts and choose to stay in the Sundar Pichai-led company.

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

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has

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