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Skilled Tech Workers Snapped Up Despite Downturn
Sherpa° is looking for software developers "who enjoy creative and collaborative work."
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Layoffs.fyi reported that over 900 tech companies have laid off 143,500 employees this year. Nevertheless, skilled tech workers with experience in artificial intelligence and data science remain in high demand in Silicon Valley as companies increase their focus on data collection and processing for organizational purposes and to learn more about customers.
Companies "want to ensure that there are voices in the room that understand the sociology of the products they produce and the impact they have on various geographies and political systems," says University of Washington Professor Margaret O'Mara.
Companies in need of tech workers and software developers likely will hire temporary workers instead of adding to headcounts, says Craig Freedberg, director of technology, digital, and business support at recruiting firm Robert Half.
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