5 Top Tech Jobs In The U.S. For 2023

AI might be the trending topic this year as it dominates conversations about the future of jobs.

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 found that 23% of jobs globally will change in the next five years, and while it expects 69 million new jobs to be created, 83 million will be eliminated.

According to a report from McKinsey, other jobs will change radically thanks to generative AI’s potential to automate between 60% to 70% of the tasks that many knowledge workers engage in every day. 

And a new report from IBM’s Institute for Business Value has found that executives estimate that 40% of their workforce will need to reskill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years. The report also says that organizations which focus on evolving their operating model are already outperforming on revenue growth. 

Microsoft's most recent Work Trend Index Annual Report, agrees that AI looks set to help workers in their jobs, and not replace them. 

“This new generation of AI will remove the drudgery of work and unleash creativity,” says Satya Nadella, Microsoft chairman and CEO, who added that “There’s an enormous opportunity for AI-powered tools to help alleviate digital debt, build AI aptitude, and empower employees.”

Already, there are 33 times as many job postings mentioning topics like generative AI and GPT than there were one year ago, but it is just one job title that is experiencing growing demand.

Growth jobs

CompTIA's most recent State of the Tech Workforce report predicts a 3% growth in size of the US tech workforce this year.

It highlights in particular that roles across data science and data analysis; cybersecurity analysts and engineers; web designers and UI/UX professionals; software developers and engineers, and software QA and testers are experiencing the biggest growth.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) agrees, estimating that the employment rate for data scientists will grow by 36% by 2031. The BLS also says that software roles will grow 25% to 2031, and that when it comes to cybersecurity jobs, it expects demand to increase by nearly 35% to 2031, or an additional 56,500 positions.

In an uncertain tech landscape, characterized by hundreds of thousands of layoffs across tech companies large and small from the middle of 2022, knowing that there are still sure things out there is reassuring news for workers.

Being a hot commodity is a great place to be. Combine your relevant skills with high demand and you’re in pole position to negotiate the salary and benefits that work for you. CompTIA’s report says that the estimated average salary of tech workers is $100,615 (double the median salary across all occupations), but this can be far higher depending on your level of experience.

Discover a new opportunity

If you’re in the market for a new role across one of these growing areas, then the Benzinga Job Board should be your first step.

It contains thousands of roles across all job titles and sectors just waiting to be discovered. Browse three of those below.

Data Science Manager, Intel, Phoenix

As a Data Science Manager at Intel, you will build and lead a team, identify valuable data sources and set automated data collection processes to build and manage the dataset used for yield analysis. Processing of structured and unstructured data, and building predictive models and machine learning algorithms is part of this role. You should have problem-solving and project/program management experience with strong self-initiative and self-learning capabilities, as well as a Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or engineering plus five or more years’ experience in the advanced node semiconductor industry in yield analysis and data science. See more requirements.

Portfolio Cybersecurity Advisor, VP - Cybersecurity, Blackstone Group, Miami

Blackstone’s Portfolio Cybersecurity Advisor role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cybersecurity and business. You will own relationships in order to drive cyber improvements throughout a portfolio of companies, and advise on investments. You will lead crisis response efforts, cyber due diligence, and share knowledge. To be considered, you’ll need five or more years’ of experience in a mix of hands-on and advisory/leadership cyber roles, as well as broad subject-matter experience and will be able to field discussions across the spectrum of cybersecurity, whether technical or strategic. Apply for this role here.

Lead Software Engineer, Coupa Software, Pittsburgh

Coupa is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software in the supplier risk domain, understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions, contribute to scaling the platform, and find the ideal balance between a consolidated codebase and flexible microservices. You'll also participate in code reviews to ensure the creation of robust and maintainable code, be able to thrive in an agile environment, embracing quick iterations, continually seek opportunities to enhance the platform, processes, and overall business performance. To apply, you will require eight years’ of experience in enterprise software development, as well as proficiency in C# and the .NET Framework, enabling you to develop robust and efficient software solutions. Find out more here.

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