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• [New] LinkedIn data projects there will be nearly 150 million new technology jobs created over the next five years, ranging from software development to IT support. Raconteur
• [New] By the end of the decade, the software development field will grow by 22% - which means over 300,000 new jobs with a median salary over six figures. Forbes
• [New] Some wonder if creative jobs will be the most in-demand over the next decade as software engineering becomes a commodity. VentureBeat
• [New] AI will create 97 million new jobs by 2025, especially in data analysis, software development, and cybersecurity. GTM Business
• [New] Software development and testing jobs will grow much faster compared to the average of all occupations from 2023 to 2033. TestingXperts
• [New] Software engineering is among the most in-demand engineering jobs in Australia, and its growth is projected to be 14.9% by 2025. Amberstudent
• [New] Blockchain technology is projected to create 1 million new open-source software engineering jobs by 2030 (Source: BSV Blockchain). / USA brianvanderwaal.com
• [New] Globally, there will be 149 million new jobs in software, data, AI, machine learning and cyber by 2025. HR News
• [New] By 2026 there will be 1.2 million unfulfilled software development jobs in the U.S. Sirisha
• [New] From 2021 to 2031, employment for software developers and testers will grow by 25%, amounting to 411,000 new jobs. Study International Staff
• A recent Insider analysis of the 30 most future-proof jobs picked software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers as their number one selection, with over 300,000 jobs to be added by 2029. Business Insider
• If there are many more software developers worldwide than there are jobs available in the US, employers might raise their requirements, asking for higher degrees or more certifications, to narrow down the pool of applicants. Medium
• About 10% to 20% of U.S. service support jobs like software developers and human-resources professionals could move overseas in the next decade. Accounting Today
• Menifee's tech landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2025, with tech jobs now representing 15% of local employment opportunities and average software developer salaries reaching $112,000. Nucamp Vibe Coding Bootcamp
• Tellingly, many of the most searched remote jobs are also among the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for software developers and quality assurance testers are expected to grow by 22% by 2030. Employee Benefit News
• AI Career Horizons: Opportunities Beyond 2025 AI-Related Jobs Guide The AI career landscape in 2025 is a showcase of transformation, growth, and opportunity, with AI-related roles now accounting for over 12.5% of all software hiring. Aura
• A fast-growing software business could create up to 1,000 jobs in the next few years by building a second office next to its new Loughborough headquarters. Insider Media Ltd
• While India's software-as-a-service industry will be worth $1 trillion by 2030, it will likely increase employment by nearly half a million new jobs. CySecurity News
• Projected to add $500 billion to GDP by 2030 The Semiconductor Mission with $10 billion investment to make India self-reliant in chip design - A 2024 report by American software company, ServiceNow, predicts that India would have created close to 3 million new tech jobs by 2028. The Star
• By 2025 and beyond high demand jobs in Germany, industries such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development, and renewable energy are expected to experience significant growth, creating a wealth of opportunities for skilled professionals. TerraTern
• Software developer jobs will grow 17% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the 4% average growth rate for all occupations. Coursera
• Software development jobs will likely grow by 25% between 2022 and 2032. UNIK UNIK

Last updated: 15 September 2025