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State of the product job market in early 2026
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State of the product job market in early 2026

AI roles are exploding, PM and eng job openings are the highest in years, and the overall number of tech jobs is up

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Contrary to what the headlines might be telling you, PM job openings are at their highest point in over three years, AI roles are hockey-sticking, and tech headcount is growing. Today’s episode is our fourth biannual update on the tech job market (the most optimistic yet) and breaks down seven key trends shaping the job landscape right now.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why PMs have reason to be optimistic

  • How the influx of new AI roles is shaping the industry

  • The unexpected sign of tech growth

  • What current job openings look like for design and software engineering roles

  • Surprising trends across remote job opportunities

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