📝TL;DR
→ SF overtakes US-Other for tech postings — 14.6% share
→ Mobile roles +11.3pp to 11.3% share
→ Boston leads at 2.0% of postings
→ Management p90 reaches $349k
SF overtakes US-Other for tech postings — 14.6% share
Based on 14.56 job postings analyzed over the last 4 weeks
🤝Soft Skills
Communication9.1pp movement
Cross-Functional Collaboration10.8%↑ 3.1pp
Written Communication5.1%↑ 0.4pp
Customer Focus4.3%↑ 3.7pp
Communication Skills2.3%↑ 1.2pp
Verbal Communication2.0%↑ 0.6pp
Leadership7.4pp movement
Technical Decision-Making4.1%↑ 2.5pp
Product Intuition3.9%↑ 3.6pp
Mentoring2.9%↑ 0.1pp
Systems Thinking1.4%↑ 1.2pp
Methodology3.8pp movement
Solid Principles3.8%↑ 3.8pp
📰Market News
The U.S. tech job market this week shows a significant decline in overall job postings, accompanied by a notable increase in remote work percentages and a drop in median salaries. While major tech companies like Meta and Snap are implementing substantial layoffs, partly attributed to AI-driven efficiency, there's a strong emerging demand for Android and Kotlin skills. This contradictory landscape suggests a market in flux, with a clear shift towards specific mobile development expertise amidst broader workforce restructuring and the increasing influence of AI.
layoffsMeta to lay off ~8,000 employees; additional layoffs planned for H2 2026InformationWeek / Fast Company / Business Insider · 2026-04-23
Meta announced plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees in May, with more cuts expected later in 2026, as the company redirects investments towards AI and seeks greater efficiency. This follows earlier layoffs in its Reality Labs division and a significant commitment to AI infrastructure.
layoffsSnap Lays Off 16% of Workforce, Citing AI for Reduced 'Repetitive Work'InformationWeek / Fast Company · 2026-04-15
Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, is reducing its global workforce by 16%, eliminating approximately 1,000 jobs. CEO Evan Spiegel stated that advancements in AI are reducing 'repetitive work' and improving the company's operational capabilities.
remoteRemote and Hybrid Job Postings Decline in Q1 2026 as On-Site Roles RiseRobert Half · 2026-04-23
Despite strong job seeker preference for flexible work, Q1 2026 data shows a decline in remote and hybrid job postings, with 77% of new job postings being fully on-site. Many companies appear to have finalized return-to-office plans, though hybrid options remain popular.
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