Navigating the AI-SWE Landscape: What Job Postings Reveal
The software engineering (SWE) job market portrays a complex picture. While overall job postings have risen by 13.5% from 2023 to 2025, this figure masks a troubling reality for many sectors.
Key Insights:
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Sector Discrepancies:
- Technology up by 64.9%
- Financial Services up by 29.1%
- Yet, 8 of 11 sectors face declines, with significant drops in basic materials (-47.3%) and utilities (-46.7%).
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AI Convergence:
- The ratio of AI to SWE postings is climbing sharply, from 0.28 to 0.66 in just a few years.
- AI roles now boast a salary premium, averaging $169,800, compared to SWE’s $143,877.
Understanding this landscape is crucial for job seekers and hiring managers alike.
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