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Software developer job postings are increasing overall, driven primarily by demand for senior-level and AI-specialist roles. At the same time, entry-level hiring has declined, reflecting a shift in how companies value and deploy engineering talent. The pattern suggests that while AI is automating routine coding work, demand for developers who can build, oversee and integrate AI systems is growing faster than positions are being cut.
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