Tech job postings in America that have fallen more than 50% since ChatGPT launch in November 2022, and the ones that have jumped

The introduction of powerful generative AI tools such as ChatGPT has coincided with a dramatic downturn in the US tech job market. As reported by Business Insider, the data by new labor market revealed that the tech job postings in the United States have dropped by more than half since the introduction of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022. The data clearly indicates that how generative AI is reshaping the hiring priorities in the industry.The steep decline in the hiring practices reveal the slowdown in demand for many traditional tech roles mainly in software engineering, quality assurance and certain It support positions as the companies are adopting AI tools to automate testing, coding and routine maintenance tasks. As per recruiters this shift in the job market has been accelerated by cost-cutting pressures and growing integration of AI into workflows.

Roles in decline

The report also reveal that some positions have seen some sharpest posting witnessing a sharp decline. These posts include:* Front-end and back-end software developers

* Quality assurance testers* Database administrators* Technical support specialistsIndustry analysts note that while these jobs aren’t disappearing entirely, the number of openings has fallen dramatically as AI systems take over repetitive or standardized tasks.

Roles on the rise

At the same time, the tech industry is also witnessing an increase in demand for roles which are directly linked to AI development, deployment and oversight. These roles include:* Machine learning engineers* AI product managers* Prompt engineers* Data scientists specializing in AI model training* AI ethics and compliance officersThese positions often require hybrid skill sets — blending technical expertise with domain knowledge in areas like law, healthcare, or finance — as companies race to integrate AI into products and services.Economists say the data underscores a structural shift in the tech labor market: while AI is reducing demand for some traditional roles, it’s creating new opportunities in emerging fields. However, the net effect so far has been a contraction in overall postings, suggesting workers may need to reskill to stay competitive.