Marcus SchulerTech hiring shows contradictory signals: software engineering openings jumped 30% to 67,000+ roles in Q1 2026, the highest in three years. Same quarter brought 52,050 job cuts. Data suggests market stratification - strong demand for experienced engineers while entry-level positions become harder to access.
Software Engineering Openings Jump 30% Amid 52K Tech Layoffs
Software engineering openings have surged 30% in 2026, hitting their highest level in three years across 9,000 tech companies tracked by TrueUp. But those 67,000 open listings tell only half the story. The same quarter brought 52,050 tech job cut announcements, the worst Q1 since 2023. Senior engine