Pittsburgh-area tech companies look to fill open roles following closure of local robotics firms

PITTSBURGH — 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.

Male found shot to death in vehicle in Stanton Heights