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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AI roles are exploding, PM and eng job openings are the highest in years, and the overall number of tech jobs is up
Mar 24, 2026
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