IBM Plans to Triple Entry-Level US Hiring in 2026

IBM is going against the grain. The company announced plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the US come 2026.

The timing is notable. AI has been crushing demand for early-career workers across the tech industry. Companies everywhere are trimming junior roles, betting automation can handle the grunt work.

IBM sees it differently. The company is specifically targeting 'all these jobs that we're being told AI can do.' That's a direct challenge to the narrative that entry-level positions are first on the chopping block.

No specific numbers were disclosed on total hires. But tripling anything in this job market sends a clear signal.

Whether this is genuine conviction or strategic PR remains to be seen. Either way, it's a rare bit of good news for workers just starting their careers in tech.