Job Market

Alongside layoffs at giant companies and thousands of job seekers, the Israeli high-tech sector continues to recruit, but requirements have become more specific than ever. Recruitment managers explain which positions remain in high demand and how candidates can truly stand out in the AI era.

The AI job market has become highly competitive, with top talent increasingly favoring OpenAI and Anthropic over Google DeepMind. New data from Zeki Data indicates that Google's research lab is struggling to retain its leading researchers and engineers.

If this week's Zoom meeting made you rethink your career choices, we have comforting news: you are doing just fine. Before you update your LinkedIn, check out the 5 most surprising professions in the country.

Governments and universities are investing billions in AI, but this is not enough. The true challenge lies not in adding new courses, but in rethinking the entire education model to prepare students for the future.

Maor Shlomo, founder of Base44, which was sold to Wix for $80 million, explains how he believes artificial intelligence is changing the job market and what young people should do.

Worrying data reveals the scale of the deep crisis in the local technology sector, as a significant portion of those laid off are considering leaving the industry due to fears for their professional future.

While the high-tech sector saw only a 6% increase in new jobs, the Defense Tech field recorded a 40% jump in the first half of 2026, alongside rising salaries ranging mostly between 35,000 and 45,000 shekels per month. Data from the SQlink group shows that demand is focused on AI, cyber, and Embedded systems, with more tech professionals now open to opportunities in the defense industries.

Alon Gonen, one of the founders of Plus500, is launching deFounder, a project where entrepreneurs compete for investments of up to one million shekels. The first episode features innovative job search platforms.

About 40% of jobs worldwide are exposed to the influence of artificial intelligence, and in developed countries, the rate reaches about 60%. Repetitive office tasks are shifting to computerized systems, while professions combining responsibility, human connection, and field work are expected to strengthen.