AUSTINS WORKFORCE TRENDS

Available Jobs
1. Digital Marketing Intern at Moody Center
Openings: 1 position​
Base Pay: $13.00 per hour​

2. Data Engineer at Tesla
Openings: Not specified​
Base Pay: Up to $140,000 per year (expected)​

3. Full Stack Engineer at Adobe
Openings: Not specified​
Base Pay: $113,400 to $206,300 per year​ (expected)

4. Infrastructure Software Engineer at Cognite
Openings: Not specified​
Base Pay: Up to $120,000 per year (expected)

5. Lead Software Engineer at Cadence
Openings: Not specified
Base Pay: Up to $140,000 per year (expected)

6. Systems Development Engineer at ZT Systems
Openings: Not specified​
Base Pay: Up to $90,000 per year (expected)

7. Business Development Associate at Vestwell
Openings: Not specified​
Base Pay: $60,000 to $65,000 per year

8. Technical Support Analyst at Machinify
Openings: Not specified​
Base Pay: Up to $68,000 per year (expected)
9. Data Analyst at Likewize
Openings: Not specified​
Base Pay: Up to $80,000 per year (expected)

Opportunities 

Industry analysts predict continued expansion in Austin’s job market, particularly for leadership roles requiring expertise in digital transformation, strategic planning, and people management. Professionals with MBAs, project management certifications, or specialized industry experience are expected to benefit the most from these lucrative opportunities.
With large corporations such as Apple, Oracle, Tesla, and Amazon increasing their presence in Austin, high-paying management jobs are expected to remain plentiful throughout 2025 and beyond.
Aspiring managers and seasoned professionals looking for leadership roles should take advantage of the available opportunities by leveraging job fairs, networking events, and professional development programs offered in the city.
For those seeking career advancement, Austin remains one of the best places to find high-paying management positions and build a successful future in the corporate world.

Work Reductions

1. Wayfair
Position Affected: Technology Employees​The Business Journals
Number of Employees Laid Off: 340​
Average Annual Salary: $120,000

2. Alamo Drafthouse
Positions Affected: Hourly Employees and Corporate Staff
Number of Employees Laid Off: Approximately 25% of hourly employees and 15 corporate staff members​
Average Annual Salary: $25,000 for hourly employees; $60,000 for corporate staff

3. Intel Corporation
Positions Affected: Various positions at the Austin facility​Mount Bonnell
Number of Employees Laid Off: 251​
Average Annual Salary: $100,000​

4. Tesla
Positions Affected: Various positions at the Austin Gigafactory​
Number of Employees Laid Off: 2,688
Average Annual Salary: $70,000

5. Expedia Group
Positions Affected: Various positions​
Number of Employees Laid Off: 64 initially, increasing to 84​
Average Annual Salary: $90,000

6. Bumble
Positions Affected: Various positions​
Number of Employees Laid Off: Approximately 350​
Average Annual Salary: $100,000
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