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AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs， but new data suggests they're the most resilient
AI被认为会取代工程岗位，但新数据显示工程是2025年最具韧性的岗位
AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they're the most resilient | TechCrunch
TechCrunchWhile AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data.
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Context
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Builder takeaway
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