Specialized tech roles and trades hold steady as tech hiring cools

Businessinsider reports that, according to a new study on top jobs from Indeed, tech hiring is settling into a more sustainable phase after a bruising pullback from pandemic-era highs.

Postings for tech roles are down 36% from early 2020, but listings for some specialized technical occupations remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, a sign of recalibration rather than collapse. Data scientists and solution architects continue to command six-figure salaries and often offer remote flexibility. Indeed's list also highlights accessible on-ramps for career switchers, naming roles such as ServiceNow developer and full-stack developer that emphasize skills and real-world experience over formal credentials.

Trade jobs are rising alongside tech: electricians, HVAC technicians, and electrical foremen are increasingly in demand, a trend the report says is likely fueled by large-scale AI data center construction. As AI reshapes white-collar work, the study frames specialized tech roles and skilled trades as emerging, durable career paths.

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