A recent Reddit post is challenging the widespread belief that tech jobs are vanishing from the United States and flowing into India. Backed by LinkedIn job data, the post presents a compelling reality check: the U.S. still overwhelmingly dominates global software engineering opportunities.
According to the post, over a recent 24-hour period, more than 11,000 new software engineering jobs were posted on LinkedIn in the United States, compared to around 5,000 in India. When adjusted for population, the contrast becomes even starker—approximately 32.8 job postings per million people in the U.S. versus just 3.4 in India. That’s nearly a 10-to-1 ratio in favor of the U.S. in per-capita tech job availability.
“So why do they cry so much?” the Reddit user questioned, pushing back against the often-discussed narrative of mass outsourcing. “Americans still have most job opportunities in the world.”
This perception of a tech job exodus to India is frequently fueled by high-profile outsourcing deals and debates around the H-1B visa program. However, industry experts argue that such headlines paint an incomplete picture. The U.S. tech sector, anchored by giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, comprises roughly 35% of the global tech economy, generating a strong and steady domestic demand for software engineers.
Despite recent waves of layoffs, the U.S. continues to boast the world’s most dynamic tech labor market, with an estimated 4.4 million software professionals. And yet, demand regularly outpaces supply—keeping job openings high.
On the other hand, India’s tech industry is growing rapidly, with projections of 15–20% job growth in 2025. However, the growth comes from a much smaller per-capita base. While India produces a large number of computer science graduates, many lack the skills or training required for top-tier roles, a gap attributed to disparities in education quality and industry readiness.
Furthermore, the U.S. benefits from a highly concentrated and well-funded tech ecosystem, with higher salaries, better work environments, and a greater share of global R&D hubs. Many U.S. job postings are also proactive—created for future projects, visa sponsorships, or talent pipeline development—which boosts their visibility and volume on platforms like LinkedIn.
In summary, while India’s tech talent and infrastructure continue to evolve, the U.S. remains the undisputed leader in software job creation, both in volume and quality. The narrative of a mass tech job migration may not hold up under the data.
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