Engineers Defy AI Layoff Panic, Capture 55% of 2025 Tech Hires
SignalFire data shows engineering hiring fell only 11% while overall tech hiring dropped 25% in 2025, and engineers accounted for 55% of new hires at major tech firms—up from 46% in 2019. The finding contradicts AI‑driven job‑loss narratives and suggests engineers remain in high demand across both big firms and startups.