📝TL;DR
→ Staff roles slip to 10.8% of openings (-12.1pp)
→ Mobile roles +13.6pp to 14.5% share
→ Austin leads at 6.2% of postings
→ Management p90 reaches $360k
Staff roles slip to 10.8% of openings (-12.1pp)
Based on 10.85 job postings analyzed over the last 4 weeks
🤝Soft Skills
Communication11.1pp movement
Cross-Functional Collaboration10.6%↑ 4.0pp
Written Communication5.1%↑ 1.3pp
Customer Focus4.0%↑ 3.3pp
Communication Skills2.3%↑ 1.6pp
Verbal Communication2.1%↑ 0.9pp
Leadership6.7pp movement
Technical Decision-Making3.8%↑ 1.7pp
Product Intuition3.7%↑ 3.7pp
Mentoring2.8%↑ 0.2pp
Systems Thinking1.4%↑ 1.2pp
Methodology3.6pp movement
Solid Principles3.6%↑ 3.6pp
📰Market News
The U.S. tech job market is currently experiencing a dynamic period marked by both significant layoffs, often attributed to AI-driven efficiency and restructuring, and a notable surge in demand for specific programming languages and skills. While overall job openings in March remained unchanged, suggesting a sluggish market, there's a clear emphasis on specialized tech talent, particularly in TypeScript and JavaScript. The increase in remote work percentages also stands out as companies continue to adapt their operational models, though some reports indicate a recent shift back towards more in-office roles.
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