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AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but data shows they are the most resilient
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TechCrunch·
New data reveals that AI has not reduced demand for software engineers — instead, engineering roles have proven more resilient than any other job category. The finding contradicts widespread predictions that AI would automate programming and reduce the need for technical talent.
Technical significance
Engineering job resilience despite AI coding tools suggests that the nature of software work is shifting rather than disappearing — engineers spend more time on architecture, requirements, and integration rather than boilerplate coding. This has implications for hiring patterns: companies may need fewer junior engineers for routine coding but more senior engineers for system design.