Pittsburgh-area tech companies look to fill open roles following closure of local robotics firms
The recent closures of Strip District-based autonomous vehicle startup Argo AI LLC and South Side-based vertical farming startup Fifth Season Inc. have resulted in the termination of an estimated 800 jobs in the region, many of which are roles likely occupied by highly-skilled workers.
But the desire for talent in the local tech scene remains strong.
According to Joel Reed, executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network — a nonprofit member advocacy group, there are at least 1,000 open job opportunities in the region across PRN’s 110 robotics member organizations.
Read more in the Pittsburgh Business Times.
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