LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero said overall hiring remains stalled but some roles are expanding. LinkedIn research found AI security job openings rose 91% YoY over the past year; recent high-profile security incidents and ongoing bipartisan U.S. AI safe

2026-09-30

LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero said overall hiring remains stalled but some roles are expanding. LinkedIn research found AI security job openings rose 91% YoY over the past year; recent high-profile security incidents and ongoing bipartisan U.S. AI safety discussions are boosting demand. Roles include technical research, risk mitigation, policy work and integrating safety frameworks into AI products, and typically command above-average pay.