AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient (opens original article in a new tab)

Despite AI being cited as a reason for tech layoffs, engineering roles showed resilience in 2025, with significant hiring growth compared to other job functions.

• AI was cited as a reason for tech layoffs in May, but engineering roles showed resilience in 2025
• Engineering roles comprised 55% of new hires in 2025 among 12 major tech companies, up from 46% in 2019
• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that AI has increased demand for software engineers, making them busier than ever
• SignalFire's analysis suggests engineering hiring is growing faster than most other tech job functions despite AI concerns
• Tech layoffs in May were the highest in years, but hiring data shows engineering remains in demand