I wouldn't expect the gap itself to be a major issue. That said, I do think it's generally easier to find a job when you already have one. That also puts you

I wouldn't expect the gap itself to be a major issue. That said, I do think it's generally easier to find a job when you already have one. That also puts you in a stronger negotiation position (although getting multiple competing offer could be a way to mitigate the latter). Anecdotally, there seems to be a lot of hiring going on the at the moment. I sit on a hiring committee at a FAANG and things have been very busy, though this could also be due to lots of committee members being on vacation.