Experienced tech professionals see stronger demand despite layoffs: Toptal report
Toptal's Q2 2026 High-Skilled Job Report revealed a 7.1% quarter-over-quarter increase in demand for experienced tech professionals, despite ongoing layoffs in the sector. The report noted that demand for remote and hybrid roles rose 5.4% QoQ, with finance consultants seeing a remarkable 27% growth. This trend indicates a shift towards AI fluency and domain expertise in hiring.