JobKorea: Big Chip, Display Hiring More Than Doubles in Q3 2026
Experienced-hire postings at large semiconductor companies rose 157% year on year, JobKorea said, outpacing a 55% rise in entry-level roles.
JobKorea said on October 8, 2026, that job postings by large semiconductor and display companies more than doubled in the third quarter compared with the same period a year earlier. Experienced-hire postings at large semiconductor companies rose 157% year on year, outpacing the 55% increase in entry-level postings, according to the recruitment platform.
Hiring also expanded in other sectors. Large logistics and transportation companies' postings rose 130% year on year, while pharmaceuticals and biotech gained 58%, construction 37%, and automotive, shipbuilding, steel and aviation 19%.
Cumulative large-company postings for semiconductor engineers through the third quarter rose 55%. AI/ML engineer postings increased 50% and process engineer postings 39%.
Not all technical roles grew. Web developer, Cloud engineer and app developer postings declined compared with last year, according to JobKorea.
Quick answers
Which sector saw the largest increase in large-company job postings in the third quarter?
Large semiconductor and display companies, where postings more than doubled year on year, led by a 157% rise in experienced-hire postings.
How did entry-level postings at large semiconductor companies perform?
Entry-level postings rose 55% year on year, trailing the 157% increase in experienced-hire postings.
Which job categories declined?
Web developer, Cloud engineer and app developer postings declined compared with last year.