AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient
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New research from SignalFire indicates that software engineering roles are highly resilient, defying predictions that AI would lead to mass layoffs in the field.Summary
Despite widespread fears that AI would replace software engineers, recent hiring data from SignalFire suggests the profession remains remarkably resilient. While overall tech hiring has declined since 2019, engineering roles have seen a significantly smaller drop, and in some startup sectors, hiring for engineers has actually increased. Industry leaders like Nvidia's Jensen Huang argue that AI tools actually increase productivity and demand, creating a "Jevons paradox" where improved efficiency leads to more work rather than job displacement.
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