WorkThe story, in brief
AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient
Everyone predicted AI would kill engineering jobs. The data says the opposite.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Contrary to prevailing narratives about AI-driven job displacement, empirical hiring data reveals engineers are among the most resilient job categories—a critical insight for workforce planning and AI adoption strategy.
The key facts
4 to knowEngineers as a share of total new hires have increased (SignalFire data)
Challenges dominant AI layoff narrative
Suggests AI is creating rather than destroying engineering roles
Implications for workforce displacement forecasts and enterprise hiring strategy
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Publisher excerpt: While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers as a share of total new hires have actually increased, according to SignalFire data.