We analyzed over 3,100 active job postings on NewJob to see exactly which companies are deploying capital into headcount right now.
The Top 10 Most Active Hirers
Here are the companies with the highest volume of open roles as of May 2026:
- Anthropic (60 open roles)
- Chime (60 open roles)
- Gusto (59 open roles)
- Pinterest (59 open roles)
- Roblox (59 open roles)
- Checkr (58 open roles)
- Discord (58 open roles)
- Adyen (57 open roles)
- Cresta (56 open roles)
- Cribl (56 open roles)
Three Trends Driving the Hiring
1. The AI Arms Race Continues
It's no surprise that Anthropic tops the list. Frontier AI labs are in a fierce battle for talent, specifically targeting researchers, infrastructure engineers, and increasingly, product managers who can turn raw models into enterprise solutions. With a median base salary of $327,500, they are outbidding almost everyone else in the market.
2. Fintech is Quietly Booming
While crypto has cooled, traditional B2B and consumer fintech companies are hiring steadily. Chime, Gusto, and Adyen all appear in the top 10. These companies have proven business models, strong revenue streams, and are hiring across the board—from engineering to sales and compliance.
3. Infrastructure and Observability
Companies like Cribl and Fastly (55 open roles) highlight a continued investment in backend infrastructure. As data volumes explode (partially driven by AI), the tools needed to route, observe, and secure that data are seeing massive adoption.
What This Means for Your Job Search
If you're looking for a role right now, targeting companies in these three buckets—AI, established Fintech, and Data Infrastructure—will yield the highest response rates. These companies have the budget and the mandate to grow.
