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Tech Job Openings Rise 14% Year-to-Date in 2026
Open positions at 9,000 tracked companies increased nearly 14 percent through mid-2026. Hardware engineering roles grew 52 percent while software engineering roles rose just over 2 percent.
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Open tech job openings at 9,000 public tech companies, startups, and unicorns tracked by TrueUp rose nearly 14 percent year-to-date in 2026, Insider reported. Hardware engineering roles increased 52 percent over the same period. The growth reflects investment in AI infrastructure such as chips, data centers, and servers.
Software engineering roles rose just over 2 percent since January. Demand surged earlier in the year before slowing in recent months.
The figures remain below the levels seen during the pandemic hiring boom. TrueUp tracks postings across the 9,000 companies rather than tech roles in the broader economy. A correction in 2022 and 2023 had led companies to cut jobs and slow hiring after rapid pandemic-era expansion.
The number of computer-science graduates has increased in recent years, and tech layoffs have added more applicants to the market. Recent graduates therefore face greater competition for software positions.
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