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Week of Jun 15, 2026

HiringTrends Weekly Market · Week of 2026-06-15
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Weekly Market · Week of 2026-06-15

📝TL;DR

Total new postings: 1,174. On-site 45.8%, remote 25.0%.

Backend jobs up 4.6pp to 14.6%. ML/AI up 2.8pp to 15.6%.

Fullstack down 4.2pp to 18.9%. Mobile down 9.8pp to 0.8%.

NYC 19.4% share ($220k median). SF 12.0% share ($208k median).

Staff median $231k (17.5% share). Senior median $194k (32.9% share).

ML/AI median $216k. Frontend median $220k.

1174 new tech postings over the last 4 weeks — Remote at 25.0% — Boston leads

Based on 1,174 job postings analyzed over the last 4 weeks

🧭Role Category Mix

Platform19.3% (227 jobs) 2.5pp
Fullstack18.9% (222 jobs) 4.2pp
ML/AI15.6% (183 jobs) 2.8pp
Backend14.6% (171 jobs) 4.6pp
Data10.6% (124 jobs) 3.9pp
Other4.6% (54 jobs) 0.2pp
Embedded3.8% (44 jobs) 2.1pp
Frontend3.3% (39 jobs) 0.8pp
Security2.7% (32 jobs) 0.0pp
DevOps2.7% (32 jobs) 1.4pp
QA1.8% (21 jobs) 1.3pp
Management1.3% (15 jobs) 0.3pp
Mobile0.8% (10 jobs) 9.8pp

Salary spread by role category

Rolep25p50p75p90
Platform$178k$210k$247k$288k
ML/AI$169k$216k$263k$310k
Fullstack$151k$185k$224k$276k
Backend$174k$206k$225k$263k
Data$153k$180k$219k$268k
Other$114k$144k$173k$213k
Embedded$133k$166k$204k$222k
Security$173k$190k$231k$320k
Frontend$196k$220k$236k$250k
DevOps$143k$165k$215k$249k
QA$117k$140k$165k$175k
Management$163k$218k$260k$262k
Mobile$193k$203k$250k$252k

📊Tech Stack Snapshot

AWS
4.4% share
0.5pp
667 jobs
Python
3.9% share
0.0pp
591 jobs
TypeScript
2.8% share
3.5pp
417 jobs
Java
1.9% share
0.6pp
281 jobs
Azure
1.7% share
0.1pp
261 jobs
React
1.7% share
1.0pp
258 jobs
CI/CD
1.6% share
0.1pp
247 jobs
Kubernetes
1.6% share
0.4pp
243 jobs
SQL
1.3% share
0.3pp
202 jobs
Distributed Systems
1.3% share
0.3pp
198 jobs
Git
1.2% share
0.4pp
180 jobs
GCP
1.2% share
0.1pp
178 jobs
Remote Ratio
25.0% remote34.0% hybrid45.8% onsite

🔗Co-occurrence — hires alongside Python

AWS288 co-occurring postings
TypeScript213 co-occurring postings
Java189 co-occurring postings
Kubernetes143 co-occurring postings
CI/CD139 co-occurring postings

🤝Soft Skills

Leadership3.7pp movement
Mentoring4.5% 1.8pp
Technical Decision-Making2.6% 1.8pp
Team Leadership2.1% 0.1pp
Communication3.1pp movement
Cross-Functional Collaboration7.3% 0.8pp
Written Communication3.6% 1.2pp
Communication2.2% 0.3pp
Problem Solving2.1% 0.7pp
Verbal Communication1.4% 0.2pp
Methodology1.5pp movement
Agile3.3% 1.3pp
Testing1.4% 0.2pp

🎓Experience Mix

Intern2.7% (31 jobs) · $148k median
Junior1.3% (15 jobs) · $100k median
Mid24.4% (283 jobs) · $153k median
Senior32.9% (382 jobs) · $194k median
Staff17.5% (203 jobs) · $231k median
Principal7.0% (81 jobs) · $204k median
Lead10.6% (123 jobs) · $190k median
Manager2.1% (25 jobs) · $184k median
Director0.7% (8 jobs) · $306k median
VP0.9% (11 jobs) · $191k median

🌎Geo Pulse

Boston1.5% (11 jobs) · $168k median
Austin3.3% (24 jobs) · $175k median
LA0.7% (5 jobs) · $156k median
Chicago1.9% (14 jobs) · $194k median
NYC19.4% (143 jobs) · $220k median
SF12.0% (88 jobs) · $208k median
Denver2.5% (18 jobs) · $193k median
Seattle6.4% (47 jobs) · $222k median
US-Other12.5% (92 jobs) · $193k median
Remote40.0% (294 jobs) · $200k median

📉Hiring Intensity

Average tech jobs per hiring company, by month.

Hiring intensity
Hiring intensity — line chart from 2025-07 to 2026-06

📰Market News

The U.S. tech job market is currently experiencing a dynamic shift, with a notable increase in layoffs across major tech companies, frequently attributed to AI-driven restructuring. Despite this, there's a strong underlying demand for specialized tech talent, particularly in AI-related roles, with many companies planning to expand their permanent tech headcounts. The remote work landscape continues to evolve, with a reported decline in remote opportunities, although a significant portion of professionals are seeking new jobs with remote options.

layoffsTech Layoffs: US Companies With Job Cuts In 2024, 2025 and 2026 - Crunchbase News

Crunchbase News · 2026-06-10

Over 4,375 U.S. tech sector employees were laid off or scheduled for layoffs in the week ended June 10, 2026. Major companies like Salesforce, Google, and Uber contributed to these cuts, which extend across various departments including engineering, sales, and recruiting.

layoffsAI Layoffs in 2026: What 113,000+ Cuts Through Mid-May and Cisco's Explicit AI Pivot Tell the Workforce - Tech Jacks Solutions

Tech Jacks Solutions · 2026-06-15

Tech sector layoffs exceeded 113,000 through mid-May 2026, with AI being the top self-reported reason for job cuts in the U.S. Companies like Cisco and Meta have explicitly cited AI-framed restructuring for their workforce reductions.

aiAI reshapes global labour market into two distinct paths, rewarding human skills: PwC 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer

PwC · 2026-06-15

The PwC 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer indicates that AI is creating a 'two-track' labor market, increasing demand for 'human-intensive' skills like judgment and creativity in 'professionalized' roles, while simultaneously making other roles more accessible to non-experts. Jobs requiring specific AI skills are growing almost eight times faster than the total job market.

hiringTech Layoff Headlines Are Masking a Surge in AI-Driven Hiring Demand, New ICIMS Data Reveals | ICIMS | Leading Enterprise Talent Acquisition Platform

ICIMS · 2026-06-11

Despite tech layoff headlines, demand for roles building, running, and securing AI systems is accelerating across sectors. U.S. job openings grew 9% year-over-year in May, though hiring has struggled to recover from a sharp decline in late 2025.

compensationRobert Half survey: Nearly half of U.S. professionals plan to look for a new job in the second half of 2026 - Yahoo Finance

Yahoo Finance · 2026-06-15

A Robert Half survey reveals that 46% of U.S. professionals plan to seek new jobs in the latter half of 2026, driven by desires for better benefits, career growth, and remote work options. AI-generated application materials are intensifying competition, making it harder for candidates to stand out.

RemotePct -21.28% delta

See all 7 articles on the market page

🏢Companies & Roles

C

Capital One

25 open roles · $258k median

A

Anduril

19 open roles · $170k median

O

OpenAI

15 open roles · $287k median

H

Hightouch

15 open roles · $250k median

L

Lyft

14 open roles · $156k median

N

Netflix

4 open roles

Software Engineer (L6) - Compute Control Plane$499k – $900kUnited States
ContainerizationCloud ArchitecturesDistributed Systems
Software Engineer 5- Customer Service Platform$388k – $558kUnited States
TypeScriptJavaScriptReact
Senior Software Engineer, Design Tooling$388k – $558kUnited States
ReactFigmaAI
Software Engineer 5 - Member API$388k – $558kRemote
GraphQLAPI DesignFederation
A

Anthropic

3 open roles

Senior Staff Software Engineer$485k – $625kSeattle, WA
IosAndroidRendering
Senior Staff Software Engineer$485k – $625kNew York, NY
IosAndroidRendering
C

Crossing Hurdles

1 open role

Principal Software Engineer | Remote$208k – $624kRemote
DebuggingScalabilityMaintainability
H

hivemq

1 open role

Senior Solutions Advisor$500kUnited States
AWSAzureDocker
A

assorthealth

1 open role

Area Vice President of Health Systems$500kRemote
GitNext.jsRust

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