#tech

I have intimate knowledge into Capone's technical infrastructure and it's completely disastrous, period. The merging of infrastructure will take another 8 years. During that time and even in the last 6 months there has been many internal and consumer facing outages. The more outages the better. LOL.

The Seattle area is experiencing a significant change in its job market, moving away from its tech dominance. Healthcare and frontline services are now driving job growth, while tech and science positions have seen a decline. This restructuring is impacting the regional labor force, with some tech workers seeking opportunities in other fields. The shift is attributed to various factors, including hiring in essential services and a decrease in tech-specific roles. Experts emphasize the need for awareness regarding these widespread economic changes.

https://www.kuow.org/economy/2026-07-22/seattle-area-hiring-is-undergoing-a-drastic-change

I dont understand why are they making cuts to the tech when they need us to do the work it's already been shown at the very least we are cheaper than the AI alternatives.

how is it possible that brokerage can have a mobility rate almost 40%?
am I in an echo chamber in tech where there is no mobility?
are other business functions having one in three folks or I guess higher since nothing's happening in tech change roles? is that number for a one-year time period? or is it for like their entire career at Fidelity?

Seriously if you can't get hired, it's because you're not good enough. People are even claiming that the interns are nepos which is laughable to me. This company's standards are not low enough to hire anybody from a mom and pop shop.

I also hate that Indians are automatically assumed to be nepos. Indian Americans with technical degrees are overrepresented in major metros, that's just how it is.

Ours or Warners? Doesn’t it make sense to ingest all the Warner content into P+ and call it good or are we just going scrap everything we’ve built for the past 4 years?

If you don’t know you don’t know. #techiesmattertoo

Right when you think it cannot get more ridiculous they prove you wrong. I dont want to quit in this market but the moment I find anything comparable I am out of this stinker. My manager is still asking us for project updates like she thinks anything matters. Such an incompetent woman in tech.

is reorg done?

What are Centene’s preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

What are CVS’ preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

A new report indicates Seattle's housing market is experiencing a significant slowdown. This decline is attributed to widespread layoffs within the tech industry, creating buyer uncertainty. Pending home sales have dropped sharply, reflecting a cautious approach from potential homeowners. Despite a slight price decrease, the median home price remains very high. The tech sector's instability is a primary driver of this market sluggishness.

Seattle, Washington

https://seattlered.com/housing/seattle-area-housing-market-slows-as-tech-layoffs-create-uncertainty-report/4119798

https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/08/08/ai-is-hollowing-out-tech-sector-jobs-oracle-and-microsoft-help-push-layoff-rate-to-20-year-high/

Take it for what it's worth:

• Silicon Valley tech layoffs are surging: 7,295 jobs were cut in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in the first half of 2026—already within 9% of the total for all of 2025 and on pace for the worst year since 2023.
• Layoffs don’t necessarily signal a recession: Despite heavy cuts, Silicon Valley unemployment was only 3.9% in June. Joint Venture Silicon Valley argues the region remains in an innovation “bo-m,” with pandemic-era overhiring and AI enabling companies to operate with smaller teams.
• Meta accounts for a large share, and the true total may be higher: Meta cut roughly 3,382 local positions. The analysis relies on California WARN notices, which generally capture larger layoffs at larger employers, so researchers say the figures likely undercount actual job losses.

Source:
https://www.paloaltoonline.com/technology/2026/08/11/tech-layoffs-in-2026-already-nearing-2025-total/

Tech companies in Silicon Valley have significantly increased employee layoffs in the first half of 2026. These reductions are approaching the total number of job cuts seen throughout all of 2025. This trend suggests the tech industry is experiencing its most substantial workforce reductions since 2023. Despite these layoffs, the unemployment rate in Silicon Valley remains relatively low. Experts attribute the cuts to companies recalibrating after pandemic-era overhiring and the rise of AI technologies.

Santa Clara and San Mateo counties

https://sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley-tech-layoffs-in-2026-close-to-2025-total/

Are there any RIFs from tech review yet? It seems they are going down the line by department type so far.

https://actn.et/f5OWpmi0 Combo tech “bargaining “ complete. Bargaining ? More like grab your socks and brace for …

it’s hard to find good people in tech, unfortunately HPE has been letting those type of people go…and that’s not by coincidence

Lost another team member in TX today in Tech. wonder how many more today across and what sites? Do more with less!

A recent analysis of U.S. tech job postings reveals a significant increase in hiring despite ongoing layoffs. Employers are prioritizing cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and data system expertise over niche AI skills. Amazon Web Services (AWS) emerged as the most sought-after skill, appearing in 30% of job ads. Cloud platforms collectively were required in nearly 42% of postings, highlighting their critical role. The tech sector remains the largest employer, with California and Virginia leading in job vacancies.

United States

https://finchannel.com/ai-layoffs-havent-slowed-tech-hiring-aws-cloud-skills-and-git-lead-u-s-job-market-oxylabs-research-finds/133214/jobs/2026/07/

https://www.businessinsider.com/big-tech-considering-voluntary-buyouts-2026-7

https://yuribezmenov.substack.com/p/the-traitorous-eight-tech-ceos-h1b

The technology sector is experiencing significant layoffs as companies adapt to advancements in artificial intelligence. Oracle, in particular, has made substantial workforce reductions, cutting 21,000 jobs over the past year. Many companies cite AI integration and a need for restructuring as primary drivers for these employment changes. California has launched a tool to track AI's impact on the workforce in response to these trends. The rate of layoffs in tech appears to be accelerating compared to the previous year.

https://tech.yahoo.com/general/article/tech-layoffs-tracker-2026-all-of-the-current-job-losses-across-mondaycom-oracle-meta-microsoft-samsung-and-others-144545528.html

Anyone know if the Tech Mahindra contract for infrastructure is getting renewed or how long is the contract for?

U.S. job cuts decreased by 40% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. However, this overall reduction masks a significant surge in layoffs within the technology sector. Artificial intelligence emerged as the primary driver of workforce reductions, accounting for 23% of all cuts. The technology industry experienced an 83% increase in layoffs during this period. Despite these cuts, hiring plans have seen a 10% increase year-over-year.

United States

https://www.cfo.com/news/us-layoffs-drop-40-in-2026-but-remain-high/824587/

I just saw into CR on West Campus and low‑key freaked out. He used to be one of my favorite tech leaders before he moved into that executive role in sebcoe amd then left us for a big tech company. Do you think he might be coming back?

It's been 1 month since ELT decided this was the most effective way to make us quit. How is everyone doing with it so far? I can't help but wonder how much more $ we spend to keep these buildings full of bodies vs have them empty? The energy costs alone make me scratch my head. The whole thing seems so backwards and short sighted. It would almost be like discovering electricity, then the government taking it away because it 'feels' that people did better without it, while showing no actual data. Just "trust me bro" talking points. Or air conditioning, the greatest thing ever for st louis and tempe. Imagine having that and then it being taken away because a handful of low iq malicious government officials wanted people to move out of their city. A demonic calculated move is what that would be chalked up as. That is what RTO feels like. A tech advancement that was shown to work for the whole firm for almost 4 years (any way longer for many HO associates), but got taken away with zero offset for compensation. For you slow learners on here who think being in a cube for 4 days is great, how would you feel if your pay was cut 15%? You would suddenly be singing a different tune wouldn't ya? You might hate HBAs and remote work, but for many of us, it was a major perk/benefit and reason for staying here. Now it is gone and after 30 days of this cr-p I see absolutely zero + impact. In fact, it almost seems like productivity is moving the opposite direction. 2 days max in office will get you all the in person "collaboration" one needs. If you want more, come in and enjoy your toxic dystopian sh!thole. Why do office junkies care so much where other people do their jobs at if at the end of the day the same work is getting done? HBAs dont care how many people fill up the cubes or who clocks in a what time. Seems like only the micro managing doofuses of ELT and GPs care about such a stupid concept.

Has any data-driven analysis been done on caste bias in tech layoffs and re-orgs?

​I am an outsider to the Indian community, but I frequently see discussions regarding caste or community bias playing a role in tech hiring, promotions, and re-orgs. Specifically, there are claims that managers can sometimes infer a person's community or caste background based on their last name or geographic origin, and that this influences who is prioritized during layoffs or restructuring.

​Is there any objective truth or documented data behind these claims?

Specifically, I am wondering if anyone has conducted a linguistic or demographic analysis mapping tech workforce data (like last names/origins) against layoff or promotion rates to see if a statistically significant pattern exists.

its been really slow
most of my work derives from decom projects. Last week for instance I had zero timed trouble tickets and zero provisioning orders . Do I mind ? Tough to say.Ive been doing this a very long time .The writing is on the wall. Legacy wireline is done and my job can be done with little or less skill. Sorry don't mean to offend other techs.Im just not ready to retire and Verizin in a sense pidgeonholed me into this job. I have no little skills outside of Vz. A package is the only way im leaving.Whatever is about to go down I do with all the best.

IBM is well know for creating things that don't work but look very good in the power point slides so let's build an inventory of such offerings here.

AI Spending Concerns: Despite billions poured into AI, tech leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google face pressure to show tangible revenue gains. This has resulted in a bumpy trajectory for the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

Tech is worse today than a year ago. When will Charlie set up the one on one?

FIS has layers and layers of Management.
Basically these managers contribute zero value addition.
Have never seen Ajay Goud, Ajay Gupta or Ramanand speak a single word during meeting.
They hardly participate in technical discussions.
If Elon Musk takes over FIS, I guess all of them will lose job on day 1

Tech CEOs often attribute mass layoffs to AI. A recent Gallup poll indicates only 1% of laid-off workers agree with this. Layoffs have stabilized at 21% after a significant increase since 2022. Remote employees are particularly vulnerable, comprising 25% of surveyed laid-off workers. Thirteen percent of laid-off workers were from the tech industry.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91560409/ceos-blame-ai-for-layoffs-workers-disagree

It could get dicey since so few are left..

well ...

HPE is up 333%

DELL is up 3'300%

Funny when large $$$$ doesn't come with even a bit of common sense

https://www.statesman.com/business/technology/article/tech-layoffs-2026-22295959.php

Elon Musk: Coding Was a Top Job for Decades. It Will Be Dead By the End of the Year.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/businessinsider_salesforce-layoffs-jobcuts-activity-7470150259428593664-KMqZ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA4Bi0oBs8Ddvldtd9fxma6xbBuG6OaOo4I

https://cryptobriefing.com/salesforce-layoffs-ai-stock-decline/

Expeditors International recently cut approximately 230 technology-related jobs. These layoffs primarily impacted employees across multiple offices in Washington state. Affected roles included software developers, quality-assurance testers, and project managers. This action marks the end of the company's long-standing tradition of not laying off employees. The company confirmed these cuts as a workplace restructuring in a state WARN Act filing.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/expeditors-cuts-230-tech-jobs-in-seattle-region-ending-decades-long-policy-against-layoffs/