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Meta Expands in India Amid Layoffs

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-22T07:05:23.928754+05:30

- Meta recently announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, labeling them as 'low performers.' - Despite these layoffs, Meta is expanding its presence in India, particularly in Bengaluru. - The company is currently hiring for 41 positions, mainly for software and machine learning engineers. - Meta's new Bengaluru site will focus on custom internal tools rather than popular products like Facebook and Instagram. - This expansion highlights Meta's strategic shift to use India as an engineering hub. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/21/despite-recent-layoffs-meta-is-expanding-in-india/)

Meta recently announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, labeling them as 'low performers.'
Despite these layoffs, Meta is expanding its presence in India, particularly in Bengaluru.
The company is currently hiring for 41 positions, mainly for software and machine learning engineers.
Meta's new Bengaluru site will focus on custom internal tools rather than popular products like Facebook and Instagram.
This expansion highlights Meta's strategic shift to use India as an engineering hub.

Source: TechCrunch