ROSIE · MAY 19, 2026

Tech Layoffs Cross Six Figures

What: Tech companies have cut over 100,000 positions globally, concentrating reductions in product, engineering, and support roles.

So What: The talent pool is flooding with mid-level candidates who were overpriced six months ago and are now negotiable. SMBs hiring technical roles have a brief window before venture-backed competitors restart hiring.

What to Watch: Time-to-fill for senior engineering roles dropping below 45 days.

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