Skip Navigation

Bad news for coders: The US is past peak software developer

www.businessinsider.com Bad news for coders: The US is past peak software developer

The strong demand for software developers has softened, so it could take more time to land this type of work.

Bad news for coders: The US is past peak software developer

A new ADP Research Institute report shows employment for software developers has declined from January 2018. Data elsewhere show fewer opportunities for people to fill software development and tech roles after the US labor market is no longer as hot as it was a few years ago.

"The tech job market has undeniably slowed since the end of 2022, cooling after a few years of rapid hiring during the pandemic recovery," Daniel Zhao, Glassdoor's lead economist, said in a written statement. "Rising interest rates, the end of pandemic-era trends and a slowing economy overall has crimped demand for tech workers."

14
14 comments
14 comments