Meta Expanding in India Despite Layoffs

Despite recent layoffs, Meta is expanding its presence in India, establishing a new site in the technological hub of Bengaluru. The company is actively hiring for 41 positions at this location, predominantly in software and machine learning engineering, as well as chip design for its data centers.

Meta’s expansion in India is a strategic move to support its long-term investments. The company aims to establish a strong engineering team in the country, led by an experienced Engineering Director. This team will play a crucial role in developing and executing Meta’s engineering strategies in India.

While Meta maintains offices in other Indian cities, Bengaluru is a significant hub for the company’s engineering operations. This expansion reflects Meta’s shift in utilizing India as an engineering center, a role traditionally filled by North America and Europe.

Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has expressed the company’s commitment to backfilling the positions lost during recent layoffs. The 41 jobs available in Bengaluru represent a small portion of Meta’s global job postings but underscore the company’s focus on building a strong engineering presence in India.

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