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Re:Mozilla closes Connected Devices division, lays off 50 by richardwhiuk on Thursday February 02, 2017 @09:10PM (#13557045)
I've seen this done for less nefarious reasons, whereby a company will keep advertising for positions, but just not hire anyone. This is because not advertising jobs is a strong negative signal that business is in trouble.
Re:Mozilla closes Connected Devices division, lays off 50 by gsnedders on Thursday February 02, 2017 @11:16PM (#13557630)
And plenty of places will find a budget, even if there isn't one ordinarily, for an extraordinary candidate.

But, as was pointed out above, this isn't a money-saving exercise, this is giving up on a field.