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The 11 Hardest IT Roles to Fill in 2026 — and What’s Changed

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The 2026 State of the CIO survey identifies AI/machine learning and cybersecurity as the hardest IT roles to fill, highlighting a shift toward hybrid roles that combine deep technical skills with business understanding. Demand has evolved from prompt engineering to operationalizing AI at scale and governing its risks, while risk management and business/IT automation have surged due to AI's expanding footprint. Organizations increasingly favor upskilling existing employees over external hiring to address these complex, rapidly changing skill requirements amid a challenging talent market.

https://www.cio.com/article/4184685/the-11-hardest-it-roles-to-fill-in-2026-and-whats-changed.html

Tech Jobs Grew in May Despite AI Layoffs

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Despite widespread AI-driven layoffs among major tech companies such as Meta and Cisco, overall technology employment in the U.S. grew in May, with 69,000 jobs added according to CompTIA analysis of labor data. This paradox reflects an uneven tech job market where demand is rising for roles in cloud infrastructure, IT services, software development, and cybersecurity, driven by enterprises investing in AI deployment and supporting infrastructure, even as some roles are cut due to operational shifts.

https://www.ciodive.com/news/technology-hiring-may-AI-layoffs/822163/

The 2026 Talent Reckoning: Beyond Degrees and Certifications

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CIOs in 2026 prioritize skills over degrees for IT hiring, emphasizing learning agility and adaptability. Traditional degree requirements are declining, with over half of employers removing them. They seek practical skills, microcredentials, and candidates' real-world experience to gauge potential. New hiring strategies include skills assessments and job simulations. Microcredentials signal ongoing learning and initiative but don’t replace degrees in certain fields. CIOs must adapt talent strategies to retain employees amidst AI implementation and changing workplace dynamics.

https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/feature/The-talent-reckoning-Beyond-degrees-and-certifications

Software Engineering Job Openings Hit Five-year Low?

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Software engineering job openings are at a five-year low, with a 35% decrease in vacancies since January 2020 and a 3.5x drop since mid-2022. Despite a broader job market increase of 10%, software development positions have plunged 34%. Factors include interest rate changes, tech overhiring in 2021-2022, and potential productivity boosts from AI tools. While hiring has slowed, some startups are thriving with smaller teams. Predictions remain mixed on future hiring trends, particularly with the emergence of non-developer software creation facilitated by AI.

https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/software-engineer-jobs-five-year-low/

AI Killed The Tech Interview. Now What?

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AI has drastically changed tech interviews, making traditional methods ineffective. Interviews are often disliked, with candidates often overprepared for irrelevant tech skills. AI tools now allow easier problem-solving, undermining the validity of coding assessments like Hackerrank. Future solutions include in-person interviews, enhanced monitoring software, or adapting interviews to consider AI usage. A hybrid approach that combines remote assessments with in-person interviews could provide a balance. Ultimately, interviews will evolve to assess candidates' ability to effectively use AI and manage software development challenges.

https://kanenarraway.com/posts/ai-killed-the-tech-interview-now-what/

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