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Is the API PM job market tough right now?

Originally published on LinkedIn, November 3, 2025.

It feels like a tough market, but there are 45k API-related openings in the US alone — and 10% are for PMs. Where the demand is and how to reach it.

I know it feels like a tough job market.

But there are at least 45k API-related job openings in the US alone.

And 10% of them are for PMs. Try the search yourself. Note how a bunch of them are “Promoted” on LinkedIn.

I’m not saying it’s easy, but I do see a lot of demand for Technical Product Management, so keep at it. Find who’s growing, who’s getting funded, and who’s banking on APIs by networking online and IRL.

One way is to grab a Lenny Rachitsky newsletter sub and start meeting folks on the community Slack. There are jobs posted there before you see them here on LinkedIn. Just chatted to an SVP who’s hiring for multiple roles.

I’ll be announcing two free Lightning Lessons soon on how to move your TPM career forward. One is with my friend Itay Sharfi, who’s been doing it as long as I have, so please let us know what topics you’d like us to address in the comments on the original LinkedIn post.