High-tech

Tal Shemesh left a project management job after a surge of 100,000 followers in two months, and became a full-time content creator talking about dating and self-confidence. In an interview with mako, she talks about the transition from videos uploaded for fun to managing campaigns, the initial fear ("suddenly there is no salary and I am maintaining an apartment in Tel Aviv"), dealing with...

The average salary for an Israeli employee in July was 14,561 shekels - an increase of 499 shekels from July of last year. This is according to preliminary estimates published by the Central Bureau of Statistics. The updated average salary for June was 15,218 shekels. The average salary for an employee in high-tech: 36,584 shekels.

Former basketball player and venture capitalist Omri Casspi has completed a $250 million raise for his third fund. The total volume of assets under management at Swish Ventures has reached $800 million.

Idan Hershko, a student and graduate of Unit 81, decided to combine his work as a Wolt courier with his search for his first high-tech role by sticking QR codes with his resume onto delivery bags destined for tech company offices.

Israeli tech firm IVIX, which combats financial crime for governments, has announced a 10% workforce reduction alongside a strategic pivot toward new AI-driven investigative tools.

The Israeli high-tech sector has seen a surge in investment, with WonderFul, Upwind, and Lyte raising a combined total of one billion dollars in a single day, signaling a robust recovery.

Geektime Insider presents a list of current job openings in leading Israeli high-tech companies. If you are planning a career move or looking for a new position, check out the opportunities at Connecteam, Arpeely, DriveNets, and Applied Materials.

The Chief Economist's report reveals unprecedented record data on foreign investment in Israel, which recorded a 78% jump precisely at a time when OECD countries are seeing a completely opposite and particularly worrying trend for the rest of the world.

A Natam report for the first half of the year points to a change in the demand map for offices: software and gaming companies are reducing space, while defense-tech, cyber, and defense industry companies are becoming the growth engine. In Tel Aviv, occupancy in prime towers is approaching 99% and rent is climbing; but outside of it, there has been a decrease in occupancy and prices.

The chip giant has made a dramatic decision to close the optimization and AI agents group at its research labs in the country, fire senior developers, and halt important operations.

The Israeli company Bizzabo and the payment giant PayPal have announced staff reductions. The layoffs at both companies are part of global operational efficiency programs.

There is military service that ends with a discharge certificate and a grant, and there is service that can turn into a career worth millions of shekels within a few years. The new documentary series "Exit at the Induction Center", based on Riki Maman's book "The Tech Oligarchy", examines how IDF technological units have become a major entry ticket to Israeli high-tech, and asks who gets this...

Data shows that only about 26% of workers in the cyber field are women, and only 5.1% of companies in the field are led by female CEOs. On the occasion of International Women in Cyber Day, Liron Yosifian from Check Point, Gal Cohen from MIND, and Noam Raveh from Sweet Security discuss their professional paths, the impact of the AI revolution, and explain why the image of the field must change...

While the economy operated as usual in August, high-tech companies and leading organizations in Israel decided to step up and offer particularly creative solutions to deal with the gaps in children's vacation schedules.

The founder of Mellanox warns of the consequences of the current government's policies and reveals: "If the government is not replaced, I will regret leaving the company in the country."

According to a recent Deutsche Bank report, Israel is one of the three economies most vulnerable to AI-driven service disruptions due to its heavy reliance on high-tech service exports.

The Israeli high-tech sector continues its momentum with a series of upcoming events focused on cybersecurity, the development of AI agents, and building an experimental culture within product teams.

While you were relaxing, Israeli high-tech was running on turbo. With half a billion dollars in funding, one huge exit, and several under-the-radar surprises, the sleepy summer month became the most active in recent years.

The Ministry of Finance is establishing a dedicated product division within its Technology Department for the first time. Vlad Bernin, a senior executive with extensive experience in the high-tech and fintech sectors, has been appointed as the ministry's first Chief Product Officer (CPO).

Alongside layoffs at giant companies and thousands of job seekers, the Israeli high-tech sector continues to recruit, but requirements have become more specific than ever. Recruitment managers explain which positions remain in high demand and how candidates can truly stand out in the AI era.

The technological center of Israeli entrepreneurship is shifting east: today, nearly 600 Israeli companies operate in New York, with a total valuation of nearly 70 billion dollars.

The demand for technological roles in the Israeli government and public sector is at its peak. The SQlink Group, which provides technological services and solutions for the high-tech market, is recruiting employees for new projects in government and public bodies.

A startup can start from an idea and grow into an asset worth millions, but what happens if the couple separates along the way? Attorney Merav Aharon explains why entrepreneurs and high-tech employees should think ahead about shares, options, intellectual property, and the side that stays at home.

Adi Sofer-Teeni recalls the difficult conversation in high school where they tried to prevent her from studying physics, and explains how her childhood as a latchkey kid in Savyon shaped her path to the top of the high-tech industry.

At the beginning of the month, it was reported that the Tax Authority is examining a change in the taxation model for options for high-tech employees, and the head of the Tax Authority expressed support for the initiative. However, it now turns out that senior officials in the Ministry of Finance are strongly opposed to the initiative: "The last thing we need right now is to burden high-tech...

High-tech companies are appointing dedicated AI managers to lead cross-company change: from development to operations and recruitment. The market is competing for managers who connect strategy to business value with salaries reaching up to 90,000 shekels per month, even though practical experience with autonomous agents is still rare. Senior AI managers and recruitment experts explain what the...

After persistent rumors of a breakup and a deep crisis in their relationship, Check Point founder Shlomo Kramer and his partner Eden Ayun were spotted together on an exceptionally luxurious family vacation in Greece and France.

Israeli high-tech is undergoing a transformation as entrepreneurs increasingly launch companies in the U.S. and reliance on foreign capital grows. Noam Kanty of EY notes that the industry has become a complex ecosystem facing new challenges.

The former head of the Mossad, who served as the manager of Israeli operations, will expand his powers to the international arena and will work closely with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son and senior management. He will focus on the fund's new areas of activity: financing and developing server farms for AI processing and cloud computing, and investing in chip companies.

Choosing a high school track that combines mathematics, physics, and computer science is a springboard for a career in high-tech. Despite the clear benefits, not enough girls choose this path: it starts as early as kindergarten where they are sent to play with dolls rather than robots, but schools also fail to convey a message of capability. Education experts and students who have taken on the...

The former prime minister recalls the beginning of his journey and shares the financial difficulties that accompanied him, the meager sum he earned each month, and the dramatic change that made him a very wealthy man.

The wave of layoffs in high-tech creates uncertainty, but history shows that market shocks foster the growth of major companies. Experienced professionals are now leveraging AI to build leaner, more efficient startups.

PR expert Rani Rahav was not indifferent to the story of high-tech entrepreneur Maor Shlomo, who sold his company Base44 to Wix for $80 million after about 400 days of reserve duty. What caused Rahav to publicly salute him, and what does the entrepreneur think about academic studies?

Maor Shlomo, founder of Base44, which was sold to Wix for $80 million, explains how he believes artificial intelligence is changing the job market and what young people should do.

The number of job seekers who are software developers and application analysts has risen over the last two months by 9%, from 7,950 in May to 8,650 in July, according to the Employment Service.

Israeli high-tech does not stop: here are the intriguing meetups, conferences, and tech lectures expected soon. In-person or online — these are the recommended high-tech events you will want to reserve a spot for in your calendar.

Yokneam Mayor Roman Peres does not view the chip giant Nvidia's decision to build its new campus in nearby Kiryat Tivon as a loss for the city. He presents an ambitious vision for Yokneam's development over the next decade, including the construction of over 14,000 housing units and large-scale urban renewal projects.

The founder of Wiz, who brought about the $32 billion exit, is shifting his center of gravity from the cyber world to mega-deals in media, social networks, and retail that touch every home in Israel.

A flamethrower that melts steel in seconds, blades spinning at the speed of a jet plane, and artificial intelligence that makes decisions in a split second and drives an armed robot. We visited the biggest event in the world of robot combat, BattleBots, in Las Vegas and went to check how the Israeli company Bright Data turned the geekiest sport in the world into a real testing ground for the next...

Looking for your next career move? We have compiled a list of open development and high-tech positions to help you refresh your resume and find your next challenge.

According to a new report by PitchBook, Israel leads the global ranking in the number of exits per capita, outperforming the USA and the UK. The country also shows strong results in investment attraction and AI sector development.

Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, states that artificial intelligence is transforming the programming profession, shifting the focus from manual coding to managing AI agents. He emphasizes that displaced workers must acquire new skills to adapt to the changing market.

Despite reports of a number of high-tech entrepreneurs joining the channel acquisition process, the official request submitted to the Second Authority indicates at this stage only 2 financiers: Rappaport and Yinon Costica. At the same time, the regulator is nearing a decision on the deal and is also examining the channel's past obligations.

The high-tech community's consumer club is partnering with "Pashut Gan" to establish kindergartens for children aged 0-3 at or near workplaces. The companies hope that employers will allocate portions of their welfare and catering budgets to help cover the monthly cost of approximately 6,000 NIS.

A new survey by the Israel Innovation Authority and Tzafrir company presents a complex picture of Israeli high-tech, where the total number of employees remains stable but demand is changing. While software companies are streamlining and laying off, the hardware and deep-tech sectors continue to expand. In the background, the influence of AI is growing and is beginning to be a central...

The company, which develops leading flagship games using a unique model, has begun laying off employees at its development center in Ramat Gan, which accounts for about a quarter of the workforce of the American corporation that controls it.

Israeli company Quantum Machines is holding a conference in Chicago on the day of the Knesset elections. The scheduling has sparked dissatisfaction among employees concerned about their ability to exercise their right to vote.

Oren Frank, one of the most prominent figures in the Israeli advertising industry and founder of Talkspace, passed away this morning after a battle with a serious illness. He began his career at McCann in 1997 and was later appointed CEO of the agency alongside Shira Margalit. His wife Roni wrote in a tribute: "He wanted to do something significant and important in his life."

After being laid off, many make the mistake of sending resumes indiscriminately. The story of development manager Mor Schlesinger proves that searching together with colleagues restores a sense of control and increases success rates.

The Israeli high-tech scene is as active as ever. Here are the most intriguing upcoming meetups, conferences, and tech lectures you should add to your calendar.