Policy2026-06-26 · source-backed
Engineering is the most AI-resilient job, even as 56% of 2026 layoffs blame AI.
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SignalFire data shows engineering roles fell only 11% vs 2019 while overall big-tech hiring dropped 25%, and AI-engineer postings rose 654% from H1 2024 to H2 2025. The paradox: 56% of 2026 layoff events (185,894 workers through June 24) cite AI, even as the hyperscalers plan ~$700B in 2026 AI capex. AI-skilled engineers stay in demand while customer-service postings fell 24-28%. The displacement is real and uneven, and "learn to build the thing that verifies the AI" looks like the durable bet.
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