# Ask HN: How are you finding work/gigs as a SWE? > Source: > Published: 2026-06-24 11:19:49+00:00 Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: How are you finding work/gigs as a SWE? 2 points by mariopt 20 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments Needless to say the market is rough, I've been struggling for the last 2 years and I don't see way back in. help downbad_ 3 minutes ago | next [–] I'm not. reply biduskamil 15 minutes ago | prev [–] Niche local technology/ai communities seem to be places with a lot of alpha at the moment when it comes to jobs reply Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: