<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Remote IT Jobs | Find Remote Tech Jobs Worldwide</title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app</link> <description>Discover top remote IT jobs from leading tech companies. Search software development, DevOps, cybersecurity, and tech leadership positions. Apply to work-from-home tech jobs today.</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:43:05 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Remote IT Jobs | Find Remote Tech Jobs Worldwide</title> <url>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, RemoteITJobs.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Why AI and Economic Uncertainty Are Crushing Entry-Level Tech Jobs]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/why-ai-and-economic-uncertainty-are-crushing-entry-level-tech-jobs</link> <guid>why-ai-and-economic-uncertainty-are-crushing-entry-level-tech-jobs</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:15:14 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## The Entry-Level Tech Job Crisis **Hundreds of thousands of young Americans** fresh out of college with computer science degrees have struggled to find employment over the past year, and their prospects may not improve anytime soon. ### Economic Uncertainty and Federal Reserve Actions The Federal Reserve began lowering interest rates last month to support the labor market and is expected to deliver another rate cut soon. However, companies across most industries, including **technology**, have slowed hiring this year due to uncertainty about President Donald Trump's economic policies. While lower interest rates typically encourage companies to expand headcounts, they cannot easily counteract the ongoing economic uncertainty or address **AI's structural impact** on entry-level tech positions. Fed Governor Christopher Waller noted: "**Layoffs and reductions in hiring plans due to AI use are expected to increase**, especially for workers with a college degree. For policymakers, we must let the disruption occur and trust that the long-run benefits will exceed any short-run costs." ### Trade Policy Complications Businesses need clarity on future costs when developing hiring plans, which has become challenging amid Trump's ongoing efforts to reshape global trade. The labor market has been "frozen up because people are just having a hard time making decisions," according to Laura Ullrich, an economist at Indeed. Recent trade developments, including canceled negotiations with Canada and ongoing tensions with China, continue to create uncertainty for businesses of all sizes across most industries. ### The AI Transformation of Tech Jobs **AI is beginning to automate tasks** typically performed by entry-level technology workers, potentially creating a structural shift in the technology industry's labor market. A Google study found that 90% of tech workers are using AI at work. The Fed's interest rate tools work through demand, not supply, meaning they can boost labor demand but do nothing about supply-side issues like the oversupply of new computer science graduates. David Seif, chief economist for developed markets at Nomura, explained: "You have a lot of people who are new computer science graduates from college, but there doesn't seem to be enough demand for these entry-level workers." ### Shifting Job Market Dynamics Job postings in the technology and mathematics industry on Indeed were down 35% in early October compared to February 2020, with developer and designer roles seeing the steepest declines. Meanwhile, **AI and data center-focused roles have seen massive increases** in job postings during the same period. Matthew Martin, senior economist at Oxford Economics, wrote: "Higher unemployment among recent college graduates is primarily a function of a structural shift in hiring in the tech sector amid strong labor supply growth. Computer and mathematical science occupations are disproportionately exposed to automation and displacement." The Conference Board's latest CEO survey revealed that most business leaders expect AI "to fundamentally transform over 50% of the job roles in their organization in the next 5 years." Young Americans who studied computer science for promising careers now face the harsh reality of competing with emerging technologies. As one recent graduate expressed: "It feels like I'm competing with AI to just try to get my foot in the door."]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>techjobs</category> <category>ai</category> <category>careergrowth</category> <category>entrylevel</category> <category>economy</category> <enclosure url="https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/gettyimages-1152758741-20251024132404716.jpg?c=16x9&q=w_800,c_fill" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Northwest Arkansas Tech Boom: High-Paying IT Jobs Soar 8.3% Despite Housing Crisis]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/northwest-arkansas-tech-boom-high-paying-it-jobs-soar-83-despite-housing-crisis</link> <guid>northwest-arkansas-tech-boom-high-paying-it-jobs-soar-83-despite-housing-crisis</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:15:14 GMT</pubDate> <description>< this week detailing the region's economic performance. ### Regional Scope The data encompasses Benton, Washington, and Madison counties. ### Key Economic Indicators - **Population growth**: The region's population increased 2.6% to 605,547 in 2024 - **Income growth**: Median household income rose 4.5% from 2023 to 2024 to approximately $81,200 - **Wage increases**: Average annual wages increased 5.3% to $59,550 - **Job creation**: Approximately 7,800 net new jobs were created in the region ### Economic Challenges While overall economic indicators are positive, some areas showed slight deterioration: - **Poverty rate**: Increased to 11% in 2024, up 0.6% from 2023 (still significantly lower than Arkansas' 15.5% rate) - **Unemployment rate**: Rose from 2.4% to 2.7% (lower than the state's 3.5% rate) ### Healthcare Dominates Job Growth Most new jobs are in the **healthcare sector**, according to Mervin Jebaraj, director at the Walton College's Center for Business and Economic Research. ### Tech Sector Breakthrough **High-tech employment surged dramatically** with jobs requiring specialized knowledge in fields like **engineering, information technology, and aerospace** increasing by approximately 8.3%: - 2023: 13,060 high-tech employees - 2024: 14,150 high-tech employees ### Housing Affordability Crisis **Housing costs have escalated significantly** due to an influx of high-income earners relocating to NWA from more expensive housing markets: - **Home prices**: Average sold prices ranged from $426,700 (February) to $482,956 (June) - **Rental costs**: Average rent climbed to approximately $1,100 per month in 2024 - **Historical comparison**: Rent was under $800 in 2021 and under $600 in 2015]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>techjobs</category> <category>northwestarkansas</category> <category>itemployment</category> <category>housingaffordability</category> <category>economicreport</category> <enclosure url="https://static.axios.com/img/axios-site/axios-placeholder-16x9.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[The AI Paradox: Why Tech Giants Are Cutting Jobs While AI Booms]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/the-ai-paradox-why-tech-giants-are-cutting-jobs-while-ai-booms</link> <guid>the-ai-paradox-why-tech-giants-are-cutting-jobs-while-ai-booms</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:15:14 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Image: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during the company's Meta Connect event, symbolizing the leaner approach tech giants are taking toward staffing.* ### The Automation Effect The core driver behind these workforce reductions is **automation**. As AI systems become more sophisticated, they're capable of handling tasks that previously required human intervention. This is particularly evident in areas like **content moderation**, **data analysis**, and **customer support**—roles that are being increasingly automated across Silicon Valley. ### Strategic Realignment Tech giants aren't just cutting jobs randomly—they're strategically **reshaping their workforce** to focus on high-value AI development. Companies are redirecting resources toward **generative AI** research, **machine learning** infrastructure, and **AI product development** while reducing positions in more traditional tech roles. ### Industry-Wide Impact This trend extends beyond individual companies to affect the entire **tech ecosystem**. The shift toward AI-driven operations is creating new types of jobs while making others obsolete. The result is a fundamental **restructuring of staffing needs** across the technology sector. ### The Bigger Picture What we're witnessing isn't a tech downturn but rather the **natural evolution of an industry** being transformed by its own creations. As AI continues to mature, we can expect more companies to follow this pattern of workforce optimization through automation.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>ai</category> <category>automation</category> <category>techjobs</category> <category>siliconvalley</category> <category>workforce</category> <enclosure url="https://i.insider.com/68fa777a0be9845f2dc4fc35?width=1200&format=jpeg" length="0" type="image//68fa777a0be9845f2dc4fc35"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Meta's AI Revolution: How Automation Is Replacing Human Jobs in Latest Layoffs]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/metas-ai-revolution-how-automation-is-replacing-human-jobs-in-latest-layoffs</link> <guid>metas-ai-revolution-how-automation-is-replacing-human-jobs-in-latest-layoffs</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:15:14 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Meta's Risk Division Faces Tech-Driven Job Cuts **Meta** has informed employees in its **risk division** that their roles will be replaced by technology, according to an internal memo from Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer Michel Protti. This division is responsible for ensuring regulatory and policy compliance across the company. "By moving from bespoke, manual reviews to a more consistent and automated process, we've been able to deliver more accurate and reliable compliance outcomes across Meta," Protti explained to workers. "As a result, we don't need as many roles in some areas as we once did." ## Following AI Team Restructuring These latest job cuts come immediately after **Meta laid off 600 employees** across its **AI team** in another company reorganization. This restructuring is part of Meta's ongoing efforts to improve its flagship **AI model, Llama 4**. Meta joins a growing list of **tech companies** that are using **AI to save money on human labor**. The company is demonstrating how automation can directly replace human workers in critical compliance functions. ## Zuckerberg's Superintelligence Team Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg has been building a new "**superintelligence**" team composed of **AI all-stars** recruited from across the industry. These top researchers have been attracted with **nine-figure pay packages** and promises of nearly limitless computing resources. This influx of new talent, **poached from competitors** like OpenAI, Apple, Google, and DeepMind, has created significant **internal tension** within Meta. The company already maintained a prestigious AI team known as **FAIR**, led by neural networks pioneer **Yann LeCun**. The new recruits were assigned to a team named "TBD" and, according to reports, will not be affected by the current round of layoffs. ## Ongoing Restructuring Challenges Since hiring **Alexandr Wang** from Scale AI to lead this high-profile team, Meta has undergone **several rounds of restructuring** that have disrupted existing AI talent. Many long-time Meta AI researchers are now learning they've lost their jobs as the company shifts its focus toward the new superintelligence initiative. This pattern of replacing established teams with new, high-profile hires while automating other functions represents a significant shift in how major tech companies are approaching workforce management and AI development.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>meta</category> <category>ai</category> <category>layoffs</category> <category>automation</category> <category>compliance</category> <enclosure url="https://sherwoodnews.imgix.net/mwphzyq69oso/en-US/assets/files/2235445183_meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-speaks-as-he-presents-the-new-meta-ray-ban-display-at-the-2025-meta.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&cs=srgb" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[12 Futuristic Jobs That Didn't Exist 20 Years Ago But Now Pay Six Figures]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/12-futuristic-jobs-that-didnt-exist-20-years-ago-but-now-pay-six-figures</link> <guid>12-futuristic-jobs-that-didnt-exist-20-years-ago-but-now-pay-six-figures</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:15:14 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ## Machine Learning Engineer / AI Specialist This role designs and optimizes algorithms that let machines learn from data. According to CV Maker, demand has soared across sectors including tech, healthcare, and finance. Many senior ML/AI engineers now regularly earn **six-figure salaries** thanks to both high demand and limited supply of expertise.  ## Data Scientist Focusing on extracting insights from massive, and often messy datasets to inform business decisions, this job didn't exist in its current form two decades ago. Senior data scientists, especially those in large markets or specialized industries, often command **six-figure pay**.  ## Blockchain / Crypto Trader / Web3 Tokenomics Designer According to CV Maker, jobs around cryptocurrencies, NFTs, tokenomics, and Web3 emerged in the last decade. For certain high-risk/high-reward markets, top performers or specialists can reach **six-figure income levels**, especially where venture capital or speculative investment is involved.  ## Cloud Architect / Cloud Solutions Engineer Cloud computing barely existed as a widespread infrastructure 20 years ago. According to Forbes, designing, implementing, and securing cloud platforms is foundational to many large businesses and high-tech startups, and those roles often pay **six-figures**.  ## AI Ethicist / Algorithmic Fairness Specialist Ethical concerns over AI bias, data privacy, and algorithmic impact gave rise to this role recently. While many positions are new and roles vary greatly, those at senior levels in big tech or specialized consultancy can reach **very strong compensation**.  ## Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Specialist When the internet was still young, widespread cyber threats were less tightly defined. Now cybersecurity is a **major concern** for governments and corporations. This specialization includes senior analysts, penetration testers, and security architects.  ## UX / UI Designer / Product Designer Two decades ago, user-interface and user-experience design were far less formalized. UX/UI design has become **central in product development** for apps, websites, and software. Top designers at leading companies or working freelance can often earn **six-figure incomes**.  ## Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) Developer VR/AR was experimental or niche 20 years ago. Today's VR/AR developers and content creators build **immersive experiences** for entertainment, retail, training, and health. Experts in this field working for strong firms or with strong portfolios can achieve **high earnings**.  ## Sustainability / Emission-Trading Consultant Environmental policy, carbon trading, green regulations and corporate sustainability programs all showed **strong growth trajectories** over the last two decades. Businesses pay well for consultants who can guide compliance, strategy, or green product development.  ## SEO / Search Engine Optimization Specialist SEO didn't exist in its modern form 20 years ago. Now SEO specialists who master both **content strategy** and **technical elements** are essential to many businesses. At senior or managerial levels, especially with large portfolios or agencies, earning a **higher-end salary** is quite feasible.  ## Social Media Influencer / Monetized Content Creator Social platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have enabled **influencer careers** that were impossible two decades ago. Top influencers with large, engaged audiences or those who partner with big brands can make **six-figure incomes** through sponsorship, ads, product lines, and other opportunities.  ## Robotics / Automation Engineer Robotics usage in industry, warehouses, and autonomous vehicles has expanded greatly in the past 20 years. Engineers who design, build, maintain, or program robots and automated systems are now in **high demand**. Senior roles or those in specialized sectors are well into **six-figure compensation**. ]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>techjobs</category> <category>careergrowth</category> <category>sixfiguresalaries</category> <category>emergingcareers</category> <category>futureofwork</category> <enclosure url="https://qz.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,quality=85,format=auto/https://assets.qz.com/media/ling-app-HCaG1WykOio-unsplash.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Unlock Your Career Breakthrough: 20 Game-Changing Tech Jobs You Can't Miss]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/unlock-your-career-breakthrough-20-game-changing-tech-jobs-you-cant-miss</link> <guid>unlock-your-career-breakthrough-20-game-changing-tech-jobs-you-cant-miss</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:15:15 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Bright idea. (Gif via Giphy.com)* Every week we ship an email newsletter featuring the region’s most exciting career opportunities. We’ve lovingly called it **This Week in Jobs** (aka TWIJ). Below is this week’s edition; it’s meant to live in your inbox. [Sign up for the newsletter here](https://technical.ly/newsletters/twij/). On Oct. 21, 1879, Thomas Edison tested a lightbulb that burned for more than 12 hours — a moment we now celebrate as a breakthrough in modern technology. But the story didn’t end there. To make electric light practical for everyday life, inventor and draftsman **Lewis Howard Latimer**, born to parents who escaped slavery, refined the carbon filament, allowing bulbs to last longer and be manufactured more efficiently. Latimer’s innovation helped make the lightbulb better and more affordable. His work reminds us that behind every great idea, there are those who improve and adapt it. Whether you’re solving a tricky [engineering](https://technical.ly/workforce/penn-engineering-vanessa-chan-how-i-got-here/) problem or mentoring the next generation of tech talent, it’s often as much about the refinement as the revelation. **Job listings have never been this fun:** Keep up with openings, career opportunities and trends in our weekly newsletter about employment in the innovation economy. ## The News - [What is US-East-1](https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/aws-us-east-1-outage-explainer/)? Why AWS Northern Virginia server issues took down half the internet. - At [Penn Engineering](https://technical.ly/sponsored-articles/penn-engineering-photonics-innovation/), researchers are building energy-efficient displays and light-powered chips that could transform how we compute and communicate. - How [19 US Tech Hubs](https://technical.ly/civics/tech-hubs-nofo-220m-federal-funding/) are competing for their share of $220M in EDA grants. - [Eliza Erickson](https://technical.ly/civics/government-tech-innovation-eliza-erickson-how-i-got-here/) is working to make public services simpler, faster and easier for residents to navigate, from Philadelphia to across Pennsylvania. - Americans are [starting more high-growth businesses](https://technical.ly/workforce/entrepreneurship-boom-business-filings-august-2025/) than ever before (again). ## Partner Spotlight At [Susquehanna](https://technical.ly/company/susquehanna-international-group/), quantitative finance is approached with a commitment to scientific rigor and innovation. The firm’s research leverages vast and diverse datasets, applying **machine learning** to uncover actionable insights and driving data-informed decisions from predictive modeling to strategic execution. [Learn more and explore careers here.](https://technical.ly/company/susquehanna-international-group/)  *Want to feature your company or program? [Learn more about advertising opportunities here](https://technical.ly/advertising/).* ## The Jobs ### Greater Philly - [Comcast](http://technical.ly/company/comcast) is hiring a [Sr. Software Development Lead- MuleSoft](https://builtin.com/job/sr-software-development-lead-mulesoft/6987721). - [Susquehanna](https://technical.ly/company/susquehanna-international-group/) needs a [Database Administrator](https://technical.ly/job/data-analytics/philly/susquehanna-international-group-database-administrator-mariadb-experienced-hire-271511/) and a [Threat and Vulnerability Engineer](https://technical.ly/job/information-security/philly/susquehanna-international-group-threat-and-vulnerability-engineer-security-monitoring-experienced-hire-271518/). - Motion Recruitment is hiring a [Software Architect](https://motionrecruitment.com/tech-jobs/philadelphia/direct-hire/software-architect-/792187). - Doordash has an opening for a [Sr. Applications Engineer](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/doordashusa/jobs/7318479). - University of Pennsylvania is seeking a [Senior IT Director, Innovation & AI, Wharton Computing](https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/details/Senior-IT-Director--Innovation---AI--Wharton-Computing_JR00113267-1). ### DC + Maryland - Capital One in McLean is hiring a [Manager, Cyber Technical](https://www.capitalonecareers.com/job/mclean/manager-cyber-technical-iam/1732/87475994496). - BAE Systems, Inc. in Falls Church is seeking an [Information Systems Security Engineer](https://builtin.com/job/information-systems-security-engineer-isse/6805391). - Scale AI has a listing for an [Engineering Manager, Public Sector](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/scaleai/jobs/4586116005?gh_src=acad35425us). - Peregrine is looking for a [Staff Software Engineer](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/peregrinetechnologies/jobs/4580241005?gh_src=406019a55us). - Booz Allen is hiring a [Full Stack Software Engineer](https://careers.boozallen.com/careers/JobDetail?jobId=115187&source=JB-16500). ### Pittsburgh - Gusto is hiring a [Principal Software Engineer – Payroll](https://builtin.com/job/principal-software-engineer-payroll/4693095). - CGI is seeking a [Java Tech Lead – with UI](https://cgi.njoyn.com/corp/xweb/xweb.asp?clid=21001&page=jobdetails&jobid=J0925-1246&BRID=1236004&SBDID=943&lang=1). - Tata Consultancy Services needs a [Technical Architect](https://ibegin.tcsapps.com/candidate/jobs/373618J). - Google has a listing for a [Senior Product Manager, Core Experience](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/79355727914640070-senior-product-manager/). - PNC has a listing for a [Software Security Specialist Sr – Application Security](https://careers.pnc.com/global/en/job/PNC1GLOBALR203386/Software-Security-Specialist-Sr-Application-Security). ### Remote - 8am has a listing for a remote [Full-Stack Software Engineer](https://builtin.com/job/fullstack-software-engineer-ruby-rails/7225121). - Cybercoders is looking for a remote [Lead Engineer – Health Tech](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4291866041/?alternateChannel=search&eBP=CwEAAAGaAq8th4XuNmBTh5sZTdrvv1O5qo8uwO0IU4Jx915PdO3WkA6BhhH0cIW94EtrjNJeujcdgYYaQ-TAPrZwKwKjT__F8CexjyGyIXCiEeyGd-z0MWUYos9-lufHpLuqKrQOL9TU8Vsc7CcPEatxiLj6NLQifPEfhuiIOI21xnov8bfCYHmmE5HiU-TdpD8LXZ1r6f06vTQpDXGbuAnykqrn7hxSrfBIOSV-efTwmhli4xRNfr_QvmeL5kSIeS1PGs0pdwicztxj8ESdUBJ_TqoZ5DadqEt8nybs3AlY6QIi9MTcNm2Y8NySlxwf3gdyiJGatTImqU4cHSVeTObvXefkT2gvMubgNiCuR-kcMfGDIq17uqifvHo94qgWrpy2To5GgVf6YSPpjAhexDl9hoKNxB_Q_ujK2PFD2i9JPqeP5W-dqf8PqrYMzOn4MF9Dt07reg7pjaeWuICxdgLPxBsytJ4pv13pMuFWSXKt6oLJIDMkDhZ4foNIO50&refId=NViw9kBXNqybmFvVigPTXQ%3D%3D&trackingId=YdxbwbRz1fJBD9lt0odklQ%3D%3D). - CapitalOne has a listing for remote [Lead Software Engineer](https://www.capitalonecareers.com/job/-/-/234/84767057584?p_sid=RO-s1gb&p_uid=psFLiXqD7C&source=rd_linkedin_job_posting_tm&ss=paid&utm_campaign=tech_25&utm_content=pj_board&utm_medium=jobad&utm_source=linkedin+slotted). - Speechify is seeking a remote [Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/speechify/jobs/5624641004?gh_src=pbwj36a24us). The next breakthrough could be yours. Keep working to improve and we’ll see you next week! Your story is part of the bigger picture. Help us understand how our work has impacted you, your business or your community. **Tell us your Technical.ly story.**]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>techjobs</category> <category>careergrowth</category> <category>innovation</category> <category>remotework</category> <category>softwareengineering</category> <enclosure url="https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Holly-Quinn_22.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Beyond AI Fear: The Real Reasons Tech Professionals Are Staying Put in Their Jobs]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/beyond-ai-fear-the-real-reasons-tech-professionals-are-staying-put-in-their-jobs</link> <guid>beyond-ai-fear-the-real-reasons-tech-professionals-are-staying-put-in-their-jobs</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:15:14 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ## The Great Stay: Why Tech Talent Isn't Job Hunting Technology professionals appear to be less likely to be job hunting and seem to be more satisfied with their current positions. Or perhaps they're staying put because the job market has become increasingly challenging? **Professionals are significantly less concerned about layoffs** according to a recent survey from Indeed. Currently, only 31% express worry about layoffs at their companies, down from 39% a year ago. Even more dramatically, the percentage who would consider looking for new jobs after layoffs that didn't directly impact them dropped from 70% to just 41%. ## The AI Factor: Reality vs. Perception While AI concerns persist, the data reveals some surprising trends: - **26% of tech professionals report colleagues being let go due to AI implementation** - **35% are concerned that AI could potentially take over their roles** - Tech management postings have decreased by 19% from a year ago - Non-management tech professional postings are down by 34% Indeed's findings are based on comprehensive job-posting data and surveys of 1,000 tech professionals conducted between May 22 and June 10, 2025. ## High-Demand Skills Gap On a positive note, Indeed identified several **tech skills in high demand but rarely listed on candidate resumes**: - **Distributed computing** - **Machine learning frameworks** - **Model deployment** - **Site reliability engineering** ## Market Risk vs. AI Threat "The threat from AI is not what's causing tech people to stay put," emphasized Steve Morris, founder and CEO at NewMedia.com. "It's the riskiness of the job market." So far, AI has **largely not led to the widespread job cuts many feared**. Morris added: "Most tech workers do not want to quit right now because it's such a risky time to find a new job. And those who do have a say in how AI is deployed in their teams are, on average, happier about it." ## Multiple Factors Driving the 'Great Stay' Caroline Stokes, workplace author and coach, described the current environment as "a cacophony of unstable environments—tariffs, AI, geopolitics—that are making people stay, make do, or lock in." Professionals are increasingly skittish about joining new companies they don't deeply know. "What looks like a solid bet to join a major company falls short right now when they hear of big companies closing studios and projects later in the year because of financial impacts," Stokes explained. ## The Competitive Job Market Reality Phil Willburn, vice president of people analytics at Workday, confirmed that **market and economic uncertainty—more than AI—are holding back job hunts**. Workday's data shows that while hiring demand in tech remains high with new job requisition volume growing 29% year-over-year, the market itself is slow and hyper-competitive. **More than half of open tech roles (57%) take over 30 days to fill**, and each job offer attracts an average of 40 applications. "This challenging process means that even if employees want to leave, they struggle to find a new role," Willburn noted. ## Strategic Career Moves in Uncertain Times Thalia-Maria Tourikis, certified health coach at Headway app, observed that "people aren't staying put because they're comfortable, but it's kind of a strategic move in their careers." Roei Samuel, founder and CEO of Connectd, described how professionals are responding: "It's about agency in a time of stagnation, taking control of their careers by diversifying income streams, choosing meaningful projects on their own terms, and building resilience against whatever disruption comes next in the market." Samuel concluded: "For the smartest and most-driven portion of the talent field, the fear just got channeled into something more productive than panic or paralysis."]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>techjobs</category> <category>careergrowth</category> <category>aiimpact</category> <category>jobmarket</category> <category>professionaldevelopment</category> <enclosure url="https://www.zdnet.com/a/img/resize/bad1c36899fe5e60d683bbdeb49a78c8c7bdb7ea/2025/10/21/c46edd6e-e1ea-4143-99cc-578b9a8abe77/gettyimages-2212773352-cropped.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Robots in Japan, Pilots in the Philippines: The Future of Remote Tech Jobs is Here]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/robots-in-japan-pilots-in-the-philippines-the-future-of-remote-tech-jobs-is-here</link> <guid>robots-in-japan-pilots-in-the-philippines-the-future-of-remote-tech-jobs-is-here</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:15:13 GMT</pubDate> <description>< **Engineering and computer science graduates** fill these roles, earning between **$250 and $315 per month**—comparable to call center wages in the Philippines. Their responsibilities include monitoring robot performance and preparing detailed reports. ## The Human Cost of Automation Workers face significant challenges, including **cybersickness** from extended VR headset use. During a typical eight-hour shift, operators take control of robots about **50 times**, with each intervention lasting up to five minutes. "It can be really tough," said Rowel Atienza, a machine learning professor at the University of the Philippines. "Imagine teleporting, the sudden disconnect from your surroundings, elevation—everything can cause accidents." ## Training the Next Generation of Autonomous Systems The tele-operators' movements are helping train **fully autonomous robots**. Telexistence has gathered "a large amount of unique 'embodied' teleoperation data and know-how" from its human workers, which it's providing to San Francisco-based startup Physical Intelligence to develop foundation AI models. This partnership aims to give robots **human-like physical intelligence**—the ability to perform basic physical tasks like grasping and manipulating objects. ## The Broader Impact on the Tech Industry The Philippines is experiencing an **AI and automation boom** in IT service work, even as layoffs affect similar workers in wealthier countries. Filipino tech professionals are increasingly working with **industrial robots, autonomous vehicles, and AI agents**. About **one-third of computer science students** at the University of the Philippines are employed by foreign firms, according to Professor Atienza. ## The Economic Reality for Filipino Tech Workers While these roles require more technical skills than traditional outsourcing jobs, workers often face familiar trade-offs. They're typically employed as **contractors without healthcare or retirement benefits**, earning significantly less than their counterparts in developed nations. An engineering graduate working for a U.S. consulting firm through an outsourcing company earns **$874 per month**—about 30% less than the American minimum wage for full-time work. ## The Future of Work: Human-Machine Collaboration Lionel Robert, a robotics professor at the University of Michigan, believes full automation may never be completely achieved. "The future is a **robotic-AI-automation-human hybrid workforce**," he said. "Are robots and AI gonna take all the jobs from humans? The answer is no—because humans are pretty useful." This hybrid future is already visible globally. A World Economic Forum survey of 1,000 employers found they expect the share of **human-only jobs to decline rapidly**, replaced by jobs done together with—or solely by—machines. ## Local vs. Global Opportunities Despite lower pay, Filipino workers are eager to work for foreign companies because they still offer better compensation than local firms. Marc Escobar, CTO of Philippines-based startup Sofi AI, turned down a $1,500 monthly offer from Anthropic to support local tech development. "I want to show that we can also upscale with AI in the Philippines," Escobar said, despite his company paying about half what foreign firms offer.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>remotework</category> <category>airobots</category> <category>techjobs</category> <category>automation</category> <category>philippines</category> <enclosure url="https://restofworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Philippines-Automation-1600x900.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>