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The Two-Tier Engineering Job Market: What July 2025 Data Actually Shows
Tech layoffs are surging and job postings are down 36% from pre-pandemic levels — yet demand for senior engineers and AI specialists has never been stronger. Here's what the split market actually looks like.
Jul 2, 2026 4 min read
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The Two-Tier Engineering Market: What the 2025 Data Actually Shows
Tech job postings are down 36% and programmer employment has fallen 27.5% — yet demand for senior, AI-fluent engineers has never been more intense. Here's what the numbers mean for hiring managers and engineers right now.
Jul 4, 2026 5 min read