Entry-level software engineering postings dropped 67% between 2023 and 2024. The pipeline that turns students into engineers is collapsing.

AI coding tools are replacing entry-level programming jobs faster than anyone predicted. The traditional path from junior to senior developer is collapsing, and the consequences for the entire industry could be devastating. If you mentor juniors or hire them, this one hits different.

  • Gladaed@feddit.org
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    13 hours ago

    Yes. But if you are the only one producing seniors their market value will increase to the extent where you cannot afford to keep them.

      • ulterno@programming.devEnglish
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        1 hour ago

        If I were to get long-term WFH with enough salary to manage my own living, I might just delete my LinkedIn etc accounts.
        Not looking to climb any corporate ladder. I know what I am good at and that’s what I apply for.