Google's Longtime Chief Scientist Jeff Dean Departs Amid Oracle Layoffs

Jeff Dean, Google's 30th employee and former chief scientist, left his role after decades of service. He shared details of his last two days at Google, including the timing of his announcement and his departure.

Dean broke the news of his exit at a soccer match, where he was reportedly 'unemployed' by 11:59 p.m. on his final day. The exact reasons for his departure are not specified in the source.

Oracle is also facing layoffs, with plans to cut double-digit percentages from some teams, according to an internal document and sources. This comes after a 21,000-person workforce reduction in the 2026 fiscal year, representing a 13% decline.