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The Two-Tier Engineering Job Market: What July 2025 Data Actually Shows

Tech layoffs are surging and job postings are down 36% from pre-pandemic levels — yet demand for senior engineers and AI specialists has never been stronger. Here's what the split market actually looks like.

Jul 2, 2026 4 min read