Marketplace Tech Tech sector job postings on Indeed (mostly) stabilized this year
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Dec 17, 2025 Corey Staley, a Senior Economist at Indeed, dives into the current state of the tech job market, revealing that job postings have stabilized after a tough few years. He highlights that tech jobs remain 33% below pre-pandemic levels and points out that software development and IT support roles have seen the largest declines. Despite this, there's a growing demand for AI and data roles, showcasing the industry's shifting landscape. Staley offers insights on how generative AI buzzwords are influencing job postings and predicts modest growth in AI hiring through 2026.
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Tech Postings Down But Stabilizing
- Tech job postings fell after a pandemic hiring spree and have mostly flattened this year.
- Indeed's index shows tech postings are ~33% below Feb 2020 levels, unlike healthcare which is up.
AI Jobs Small But Visible
- AI-related job demand is rising but still small: about 4% of all postings mention AI.
- That pickup helps explain stock market enthusiasm even as overall tech hiring remains muted.
Developer Postings Took The Biggest Hit
- Software development roles have seen the largest pullback in postings.
- IT support and networking roles have also declined significantly.