It's a rough time to be looking for a tech job. Economist Joseph Politano said losses in the industry outpaced those in the last two recessions.

Losses were dramatically reduced in 2025 when compared with the cutbacks of 2023 and 2024, Beacon estimates show. In 2025, Bay Area employers cut a net total of 27,300 tech jobs. In 2023, the industry ...

The tech industry saw an estimated 245,000 jobs lost globally in 2025, with the US accounting for the majority of layoffs. Factors such as post-pandemic overhiring corrections and increased AI ...

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LinkedIn’s latest report highlights the 10 fastest-growing tech jobs in 2026, including AI engineers, consultants, and data center technicians.