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AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient

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SignalFire data suggests engineers are making up a larger share of new hires, even as AI dominates conversations about tech layoffs. The findings challenge the idea that AI automation is broadly eliminating engineering demand.

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The data points to a more nuanced labor shift: companies may be using AI to increase productivity while still prioritizing technical talent. If this trend holds, engineering roles could become more resilient as businesses race to build, integrate, and maintain AI-driven systems.

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