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Software Engineering Job Openings Growth (2026)
Percentage growth in open software engineering positions at major tech companies compared to previous years.
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2026 Tech Layoffs Tracker: Live Updates on Job Cuts & Workforce Reductions
In 2026, we have seen a total of 102 layoffs, impacting 51,686 individuals. This averages out to about 527 job losses per day! 2025: there were 338 layoffs affecting 205,773 people, averaging 564 job losses per day. * Charts include only layoffs with reported headcount. Percentage-only layoffs are excluded from totals. Understanding the 2026 Layoff Landscape The tech industry continues to experience significant workforce adjustments in 2026. After the hiring surge during the pandemic years, many companies are now recalibrating their teams to align with current market conditions, shifting priorities toward profitability, and integrating AI-driven efficiencies into their operations. A major factor driving 2026 layoffs is the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. Companies across every sector are experimenting with where AI fits into their workflows, often replacing roles in content creation, customer support, data entry, and basic coding tasks. At the same time, AI is creating new positions in prompt engineering, AI safety, machine learning operations, and AI-human collaboration. The net effect remains uncertain, but workers with AI literacy and adaptability are better positioned to navigate this transition. This tracker aggregates layoff data from verified news sources, company announcements, and SEC filings to provide a comprehensive view of workforce reductions across the technology sector and adjacent industries. We monitor companies of all sizes, from early-stage startups to established enterprises like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. If you've been affected by a layoff, remember that this is a reflection of broader economic conditions, not your individual performance. Take time to update your resume using our free resume scanner to optimize it for applicant tracking systems. Use the job application tracker to stay organized during your search. Need help with your resume? Check out our profession-specific guides: Engineering, Executive, Career Change, Student, and Military to Civilian. Frequently Asked Questions How many tech layoffs have there been in 2026? As of April 8, 2026, there have been 102 layoff events in 2026, impacting 51,686 workers. This averages approximately 527 job losses per day. Which companies have had the largest layoffs in 2026? The largest single layoff in 2026 was Amazon with 16,000 employees impacted. Our tracker monitors layoffs across tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries. See the full breakdown in our ...
Tech hiring is rebounding, challenging AI job loss fears
Skip to main content Megan McDonough Megan McDonough Published Apr 5, 2026 A recent spike in software engineering hiring is challenging the narrative that AI is eliminating tech positions, with job openings more than doubling since 2023, Business Insider reports. According to the technology hiring firm TrueUp, software job listings have climbed 30% so far this year, topping 67,000 roles. Experts attribute the bump to recent heavy investment in artificial intelligence. While AI-related roles are expanding, the influx of new graduates has also intensified competition for entry-level computer science roles. Editors’ Picks 2d When I saw this data, I was really surprised. Open software engineering jobs at tech companies have soared. If AI was really killing tech jobs, the opposite would be happening. Check out the full story and data over at Business Insider to find out why tech job openings are up so much: https://lnkd.in/g9VV5XiY Lead DevOps Engineer | Vice President (VP) @ Deutsche Bank 4d Despite concerns about AI impacting jobs, software engineering roles are booming, with over 67,000 openings at tech companies—an increase of about 30% this year. I found it interesting that the demand for skilled software professionals continues to rise, indicating a robust market for tech talent. What opportunities do you see emerging in the tech industry as a result of this trend? Software job openings surge this year, defying AI fears businessinsider.com 4d There are more than 67,000 open #software engineering roles at tech companies, up about 30% so far this year, according to TrueUp data. The US #jobs report on Friday was surprisingly strong. That's not the only part of the job market that's doing better than expected. Tech job openings have rebounded sharply in 2026, challenging the popular narrative that AI is wiping out engineering roles. Data from TrueUp, a tech hiring analytics firm, shows more than 67,000 software engineering job openings, the highest level in over three years. Listings have roughly doubled since a trough in mid-2023. The most striking number for me: So far this year, the number of open roles has jumped about 30%. TrueUp tracks jobs at tech companies (rather than all types of businesses that may need tech workers), so the impact of AI should be felt even more strongly in this data. "A lot of the 'AI is replacing engineers' narrative isn't grounded in job posting data — at least not so far," Amit Taylor, founder of TrueUp, told m...
AI layoffs aren't the full story, software jobs are booming but only ...
AI hiring boom in tech jobs reshapes demand The surge in job openings is being driven by one force above all else, and that is the boom of artificial intelligence. Demand for AI-related roles is expanding rapidly, with companies racing to build, deploy and scale new capabilities. This has led to a striking reversal of expectations.
Layoffs Tracker - All Tech and Startup Layoffs - TrueUp
Latest layoffs across big tech, tech unicorns, and startups. So far in 2026, there have been 216 layoffs at tech companies with 90,524 people impacted (943 people per day). In 2025, there were 783 layoffs at tech companies with 245,953 people impacted.
