Google is strengthening its artificial intelligence teams by rehiring a significant number of former employees. This "boomerang" hiring trend became a deliberate strategy in 2025.
Nearly one-fifth of new recruits for critical AI positions are company alumni. The move aims to accelerate development within the highly competitive AI landscape.
The strategy leverages the returning employees' existing familiarity with Google's internal systems, engineering standards, and corporate culture. This familiarity significantly reduces ramp-up time.
By combining prior institutional knowledge with new perspectives, Google seeks to push complex AI projects forward more rapidly and reliably. This blended approach supports the company’s broader AI roadmap.