# AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they're the most resilient

> **Platform:** [SPIDITS AI](https://spidits.com/) — Real-Time AI News & Market Intelligence  
> **Published:** 2026-06-24T21:56:41.000Z  
> **Category:** PRODUCT_LAUNCH  
> **Impact Score:** 90/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/24/ai-was-supposed-to-kill-engineering-jobs-but-new-data-suggests-theyre-the-most-resilient)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/ai-was-supposed-to-kill-engineering-jobs-but-new-data-suggests-theyre-the-most-resilient](https://spidits.com/timeline/ai-was-supposed-to-kill-engineering-jobs-but-new-data-suggests-theyre-the-most-resilient)

## Executive Summary
While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/24/ai-was-supposed-to-kill-engineering-jobs-but-new-data-suggests-theyre-the-most-resilient)**: AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they're the most resilient — _While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data._

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