TrueUp data: Tech job openings reach 281,591, up 17%, led by hardware roles
Key points
- Tech job openings reached 281,591, up 17% year on year.
- Hardware engineering openings rose 102%, while product, engineering and design roles grew 2%.
- Openings are up 73% from the March 2023 low.
Open roles at tech companies reached 281,591, up 17% year on year and 73% from the March 2023 low, according to TrueUp data cited by Lenny Rachitsky. Hardware engineering openings rose 102%, while product, engineering and design roles grew 2%. In the year to October 28, 2026, hardware engineering added 5,895 openings and software engineering 1,575.
What employers should do
- Use the industry openings trend to calibrate hiring budgets and priorities for tech roles.
Original report: FourWeekMBA ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.