US tech jobs outlook clouded by DOGE cuts, Trump tariffs

Two monthly reports from Janco Associates and CompTIA paint a mixed picture of the U.S. tech job market: IT unemployment dipped slightly while certain tech sector jobs contracted, yet overall tech employment across industries and job postings rose year over year. Analysts cite policy and economic uncertainty, including anticipated federal cuts, as potential headwinds—especially for legacy IT roles—while demand for AI expertise and security professionals continues to grow.