Ever since ChatGPT launched one year ago, generative AI's place and purpose in the workplace have been debated ever since.

Experts ranging from data analysts to former Google employee Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, who was instrumental in developing the tech giant's neural network, have warned about its long-term impact, with Hinton describing the chatbots he helped create as "scary."

It's also predicted that AI could affect 300 million full-time jobs globally, and those without a college degree will be most at risk-it's estimated that workers without a qualification are 280% more likely to be replaced by generative AI.

Is AI taking a toll on tech jobs?

Several tech roles are already being influenced by genAI, and in August 2023, 23% of all tech job postings in the U.S. included roles in emerging technologies or required emerging tech skills.

Within the emerging tech category, 37% of job descriptions listed AI work and skills, and separate data highlights that companies are now seeking out engineers, in particular, who have the skills to apply AI to current business practices.

These include software engineers, up 28%; data engineers, which have increased in demand by 21%; machine learning engineers, which have risen by 16%; business analysts, by 15%; and backend engineers, by 11%.

The Tech Skills of the Future

With advances in AI coming thick and fast, how can tech workers ensure their skill set remains one step ahead?

Whether your specialty is security engineering or data, Python remains one of the most in-demand technical skills, along with Java, SQL, and proficiency in AWS.

However, the importance of soft skills shouldn't be overlooked: according to The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2023, analytical thinking is the number one skill for the future.

This is followed by creative thinking and resilience, flexibility, and agility, something the AI bots are yet to master.

So, whether you think your current job is under threat or your role has run its course, it's important to remember that tech workers are still in the driving seat.

 And if you're ready to start your job hunt, the Tech Times Job Board is the perfect place to focus your search. It features thousands of jobs in companies that are currently hiring, including the three below.

Technology Principal Consultant, SAP, Newport Beach

As a Technology Principal Consultant at SAP, you will explain complex technical aspects to stakeholders and non-technical audiences, plan and execute SAP solution deployments, and leverage the capabilities of SAP's latest technology platforms to champion and lead new technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field and seven years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. View additional details here.

Technology Manager, Booz Allen Hamilton, Hickam AFB

The Technology Manager will develop, implement, and assess specific new and emerging technologies, platforms, and services. You will be required to apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex problems and be comfortable working independently. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. See the full job description here.

Technology Specialist, Vanguard-IP, Boston

Vanguard-IP specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide and is seeking a Technology Specialist who will be tasked with reviewing technical disclosures and participating in client interviews to understand new inventions, review and analyze patent documents to establish freedom-to-operate for client products, and draft written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection. The new hire will also be responsible for preparing responses to communications ("office actions") from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other patent offices and reviewing patents and other materials as part of IP due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions. As such, you will need a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field of study. Interested? Get in touch today.

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