AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient
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Engineering roles dropped just 11% versus a 25% overall tech hiring decline, with engineers comprising 55% of new hires at major tech firms in 2025. Early-stage startups hired 7% more engineers than 2019, indicating AI is boosting demand, not replacing it.
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