AI was expected to disrupt engineering roles, but the latest data shows they are actually the most resilient
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While AI is often cited as a reason for layoffs in the tech industry, with tech sector layoffs hitting a multi-year single-month high in May, the latest hiring data indicates that engineering roles will be the most risk-resistant function in the tech industry in 2025. Research from SignalFire reveals that overall hiring at major tech firms has declined by 25% compared to 2019, but engineering hiring has only dropped by 11%. Engineers now account for 55% of new hires in 2025, up significantly from 46% in 2019. Startups also have a stronger demand for engineers, with the total number of engineers hired in 2025 increasing by 7% compared to 2019.