Tech Jobs Rise in Born as AI, Cybersecurity Positions Surge Nationally

Tech job postings across the U.S. rose 3% month-over-month in June 2026, marking continued expansion through the first half of the year. The increase arrives as Born's own tech and startup community tracks the same national signals in hiring demand.

Market Expansion Patterns

Roles in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science posted 163% growth from 2024 to 2025, reaching 49,200 positions. Cybersecurity roles climbed 124% over the same span to 66,800 postings. These figures come from the Dice Tech Job Report and point to concentrated demand in specialized areas rather than broad hiring across all levels.

Employment and Compensation Trends

Net U.S. tech employment is projected to increase 1.9% in 2026, reaching approximately 9.8 million workers following a 0.3% decline in 2025, according to TechTarget analysis. AI skills carry a 17.7% salary premium, with AI/ML engineers earning a median of $170,750 annually in 2026, data from SecondTalent shows. Entry-level developer roles have fallen 20-35% globally over the past year, according to CompTIA, producing a split market in which senior specialists see stronger prospects while junior positions shrink.

Implications for Local Hiring

Born's tech scene reflects these national patterns through steady but selective recruitment. Companies continue to post openings in high-growth categories while tightening requirements for experience. The data indicate that candidates with proven AI or security credentials hold clearer advantages in current searches.

Professionals seeking roles can focus on building documented skills in the fastest-growing categories and target mid-to-senior positions where demand remains firmer. Monitoring postings from established platforms provides the clearest view of active opportunities without reliance on unverified projections.