📝TL;DR
→ Total postings at 34.39% of peak.
→ ML/AI roles up +3.0pp to 16.4% share.
→ Platform roles down -6.7pp to 15.9% share.
→ Remote roles at 34.4% of all postings, median $193k.
→ Senior roles account for 37.0%, median $195k.
→ Cross-Functional Collaboration demand down -1.5pp to 6.5%.
Remote overtakes US-Other for tech postings — 34.4% share
Based on 34.39 job postings analyzed over the last 4 weeks
🔗Co-occurrence — hires alongside AWS
Python128 co-occurring postings
TypeScript117 co-occurring postings
Azure75 co-occurring postings
Java75 co-occurring postings
Kubernetes75 co-occurring postings
🤝Soft Skills
Leadership3.7pp movement
Mentoring3.8%↓ 1.8pp
Technical Decision-Making1.8%↓ 1.9pp
Communication3.5pp movement
Cross-Functional Collaboration6.5%↓ 1.5pp
Written Communication3.6%↓ 0.5pp
Communication2.3%↑ 0.2pp
Problem Solving2.2%↓ 0.8pp
Verbal Communication1.8%↑ 0.3pp
Communication Skills1.5%↑ 0.2pp
Methodology0.6pp movement
Agile3.9%→ 0.1pp
Testing1.7%↑ 0.5pp
📰Market News
The U.S. tech job market is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a continued rise in demand for specialized tech talent, particularly in AI and data-related fields, which is driving up median salaries. Despite this growth in high-demand areas, overall job postings have seen a notable decrease, and there's a clear trend of declining remote work opportunities, as some companies push for a return to the office. This suggests a bifurcated market where highly specialized roles command higher compensation and in-person presence is becoming more valued.
hiringSo much for the AI jobs apocalypse. Demand for tech talent is rising.Business Insider · 2026-06-25
Despite earlier predictions, the tech job market is showing resilience in 2026, with overall tech job openings climbing nearly 14% year-to-date. This growth challenges the notion that AI will lead to a widespread job collapse, with the impact so far being mixed.
aiAI Hiring Is Booming This Summer With 5 Remote, Six-Figure CareersForbes · 2026-06-29
Demand for AI talent is surging, with AI-skilled roles increasing 69%, significantly outpacing the general job market. This trend is creating numerous high-paying, often remote, opportunities, including roles like AI Researcher and Data Scientist.
↗ salaryMedian +$72,500 hiring2026 Technology job market: In-demand roles and hiring trends - Robert HalfRobert Half · 2026-06-09
Technology leaders are facing competing priorities of strengthening security, implementing AI, and modernizing systems, leading to high demand for talent in cybersecurity and data engineering. The tech talent shortage is prompting a ramp-up in hiring for the second half of 2026.
↗ Data Warehousing +15.38% share industryData Center Job Market Outlook 2026: The $500B BoomUnnamed Source · 2026-06-08
The data center job market is experiencing its strongest growth in two decades, driven significantly by AI workloads. Projections indicate a tripling of global data center capacity demand by 2030, with construction pipelines at record highs.
↗ Data Warehousing +15.38% share See all 7 articles on the market page →
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