The software engineering hiring rebound has a catch: It's leaving early-career engineers behind

Business Insider | 24-08-2026 10:42am |

Software engineering hiring is rebounding, but the recovery is uneven, with nearly 70% of US software development job postings on Indeed in the first quarter of this year being for senior-level roles, up from 55% in early 2019. This is the highest share of senior-level postings among more than 40 employment sectors analyzed by Indeed. The trend is attributed to the AI boom, which may favor experienced engineers who can direct AI tools and review their work.

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