How's the market in 2026?
Hey everyone!
I recently moved to a small country, and since remote work wasn't an option with my previous employer, I had to leave my job. I used to work at a giant corporation on a project involving government infrastructure. I can't go into details due to an NDA, but yeah – it was a government contract, something along those lines. Anyway, that's not the point.
I've polished my LinkedIn, spruced up my CV, and already received one so-so offer, but I'm not planning to settle just yet. I'd confidently rate myself as a Mid-level engineer, though of course I have some gaps in my knowledge (they say impostor syndrome only hits real pros – ha-ha!).
Here's my question – TL;DR: What's the current state of the job market? Any job-hunting tips? Could you recommend any types of projects (from your network or experience) that a Mid-level should go for, and which to avoid? I'm primarily looking for remote work since I'm not based in Europe or the US, so on-site roles aren't feasible for me – I simply don't have a work permit. Is it even realistic to land a remote SRE position this year? It used to be easier.
And yeah, thanks for your time and insights! When you comment, please mention your level (Jun/Mid/Senior) so I can understand your perspective – no bias at all, I promise!