Beyond Coding · 2026-06-24 · 47 min
120,000 tech workers have been laid off in 2026, yet there are 60,000 open roles. Engineers applying are sending out 100 applications for zero replies. Former Reddit, Uber and Disney Plus recruiter Keki Mwaba breaks down why the market broke, why every resume now looks identical, and what gets you hired when yours looks like everyone else's. In this video, we cover: Why 120,000 layoffs and 60,000 open roles don't add up Why CVs have become too good and it's no longer enough How to treat LinkedIn as a platform Getting into companies like OpenAI and Anthropic How to reach out to people without seeming fake If you're a software engineer trying to stand out in the most competitive tech market in years, this is the playbook. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:35 - How bad is the tech job market in 2026? 00:02:38 - 120,000 laid off, 60,000 jobs open: the math is not mathing 00:04:05 - LinkedIn isn't a CV, it's a platform 00:08:30 - The underrated move: comment your way into a job 00:10:48 - Is AI ruining LinkedIn?
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