Technology hiring in Phoenix is expected to start strong in 2018, with cybersecurity and technology innovation being the top jobs. According to the Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report, Phoenix ranks 11th among U.S. cities where tech hiring is expected to grow the most in the first half of the year. San Diego, Atlanta and New York top the list, respectively, followed by Austin, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Des Moines, Miami and Cleveland.