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

While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data.

Jun 25, 2026 0

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

While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data.

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