📝TL;DR
→ US-Other overtakes Remote for tech postings — 13.4% share
→ Fullstack roles +12.0pp to 20.7% share
→ Boston leads at 1.9% of postings
→ DevOps p90 reaches $314k
→ Intern share at 1.6% of openings
→ Cross-Functional Collaboration demand at 8.1% of postings
TypeScript down 3.2pp as remote roles hold at 56.0% of postings
Based on 13.45 job postings analyzed over the last 4 weeks
🔗Co-occurrence — hires alongside AWS
Python311 co-occurring postings
TypeScript270 co-occurring postings
Azure186 co-occurring postings
Kubernetes178 co-occurring postings
Java177 co-occurring postings
🤝Soft Skills
Leadership6.5pp movement
Mentoring6.0%↑ 3.2pp
Technical Decision-Making4.0%↑ 0.2pp
Team Leadership2.0%↑ 1.1pp
Technical Leadership1.6%↑ 1.4pp
System Design1.4%↑ 0.7pp
Communication4.2pp movement
Cross-Functional Collaboration8.1%↓ 2.5pp
Written Communication4.0%↓ 1.1pp
Problem Solving1.8%↑ 0.2pp
Communication1.8%↑ 0.5pp
Methodology2.5pp movement
Agile3.9%↑ 2.5pp
📰Market News
The U.S. tech job market is currently experiencing a paradox of continued layoffs alongside selective hiring, largely influenced by the rapid adoption of AI. While overall tech employment is projected to grow, the significant number of job cuts, particularly in Q1 and early May, underscores a strategic reallocation of resources by companies leveraging AI for increased efficiency. Remote work opportunities for high-skilled roles remain robust, indicating a concentrated demand for specialized talent in an otherwise cautious hiring landscape.
layoffsUS layoffs in first 10 days of May 2026: Nearly 38,000 jobs cutThe American Bazaar · 2026-05-10
Layoffs impacted over 37,000 employees in the first ten days of May 2026 across various sectors including technology, finance, and cybersecurity, largely due to AI-driven restructuring and cost reduction strategies. Many companies are citing efficiency improvements and changing market conditions as reasons for the cuts.
generalThe Hiring Market in May 2026: Stuck in NeutralHiringThing Blog · 2026-05-17
The U.S. labor market is experiencing a "low-hire, low-fire" pattern, characterized by steady job openings, surging applications (often AI-assisted), and prolonged time-to-hire. Tech layoffs, with 52,050 cuts in Q1 2026, contribute to a larger candidate pool.
remote14 High-Paying Remote Jobs Hiring Now In The U.S. (May 2026)WorkinVirtual · 2026-05-15
High-paying remote jobs are increasing in May 2026, with strong demand for experienced professionals in software engineering, data analytics, product management, and UX design. Companies like GitHub, Stripe, and Airbnb are actively hiring for fully remote roles.
↗ remotePct +0% share hiring2026 Tech Hiring Trends: Your Data-Driven GuideUnderdog.io · 2026-05-20
While overall U.S. tech occupations are projected to grow by 2.2% in 2026, adding 128,000 jobs, the market is characterized by concentrated and selective demand. High-demand areas include AI/ML engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and DevOps.
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