Pragmatic Engineer: 2026 Job Market Data Shows AI Labs Now Out-Recruiting Big Tech

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Gergely Orosz's part 2 deep-dive uses exclusive data showing AI labs have become more attractive to engineers than Big Tech, while native mobile and frontend roles are declining and management is undergoing a 'great flattening.' It's a data-grounded read on how AI is reshaping where engineering talent flows and which specializations are contracting. Directly relevant for anyone planning a career or hiring move in 2026.