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The Two-Speed Engineering Labor Market: What the 2025 Data Reveals
Tech job postings are down 36% from their pre-pandemic peak — yet machine learning engineer listings are up 59% over that same baseline. Here's what the bifurcated 2025 labor market actually means for hiring managers and engineers who want to be on the right side of the divide.
Jul 30, 2026 5 min read
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Engineering Hiring in 2025: Understanding the Two-Tier Market
Tech layoffs are mounting and job postings are down 36% from pre-pandemic levels — yet 87% of tech leaders say they still can't find skilled workers. Here's what the data actually shows about where engineering demand is contracting and where it's quietly surging.
Jul 2, 2026 4 min read