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Default Dave Burke steps down as Android engineering VP, shifts to AI advisory role
  • Android engineering VP Dave Burke is stepping down from his role.
  • Burke will now focus on “AI/bio projects” within the Alphabet umbrella.
  • A replacement has not yet been announced.



After over a decade at the helm, Dave Burke is stepping down as the Android engineering VP. The announcement was made in an X post on Thursday morning.

Burke noted that “its time for a change” after heading up various Android-related products and the OSs development for 14 years. In a letter to staff on LinkedIn, Burke praised his team for scaling “Android users 3000x from 1 million to over 3 billion” over that period.
So… after 14 yrs leading Android engineering, Ive decided its time for a change. An awe-inspiring ride helping build the biggest OS on the planet (+ many Nexus/Pixel). Im forever grateful for the opp. Continuing as advisor while figuring out whats next in AI/bio. More here:…

— Dave Burke (@davey_burke) June 13, 2024

Burke will now shift to an “advisory position while exploring AI/bio projects” within Googles portfolio. The specifics of this role remain unclear, but hell be “working with Sundar [Pichai] to explore relevant roles at Alphabet.”

Burkes repositioning within Google further highlights the companys shifting focus. The announcement follows a major internal staff shift in April, which merged its Android and hardware divisions into a new “Platforms and Devices” team headed by Rick Osterloh. The shuffle also saw Hiroshi Lockheimer, the previous head of Android and Chrome, move to other Google-related projects.

Notably, Burke hasnt announced who will fill his shoes. “Its important for me to leave you in good hands with a well-thought-out succession plan,” he told staff on LinkedIn.

“Well be following up shortly with some additional specifics about this change, so please keep an eye out for that.”








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