Alphabet hiring India is expanding as the Google parent leases new office space in Bengaluru on February 4, 2026, according to Bloomberg, as tighter US visa rules push technology firms to grow overseas teams to sustain global operations.
What changed in Alphabet hiring India
Alphabet has secured a large office presence in east Bengaluru. Bloomberg reported that the company leased one office tower and secured options on two more at Alembic City. Together, the three buildings cover about 2.4 million square feet.
The first tower is expected to open within months. The remaining two are likely to be completed next year. Alphabet confirmed leasing one tower of roughly 650,000 square feet.
Why US Visa rules are shaping hiring
Alphabet hiring India is accelerating as US immigration policies tighten. H-1B visa fees have increased sharply. Costs can reach up to $100,000 per application.
As a result, US technology companies are reassessing workforce placement. Instead of relocating staff to the US, firms are scaling teams in offshore markets such as India.
Impact on the Google India workforce
Alphabet currently employs about 14,000 people in India. Its global workforce stands near 190,000. If Alphabet occupies all three Bengaluru towers, the campus could house up to 20,000 additional employees, according to people cited by Bloomberg.
Whitefield plays a central role in this strategy. The area accounts for nearly 22% of Bengaluru’s IT output. Alphabet opened its largest local campus there last year and continues to advertise roles in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, chip design, and machine learning.
Broader global tech hiring shift drives Alphabet hiring India
Alphabet hiring India reflects a wider industry pattern. Reuters has reported that India is becoming central to global AI operations. Firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic have also set up local teams.
Industry body Nasscom estimates that global capability centres will employ 2.5 million people in India by 2030, up from around 1.9 million today. Staffing firm Xpheno told Reuters that India headcounts at major US tech firms grew 16% over the past year, the fastest pace in three years.
Alphabet declined to comment on future hiring numbers. However, the company’s real estate expansion highlights how immigration rules, cost pressures, and AI demand are reshaping global workforce planning.
