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CNBC — Technology · October 11, 2026 · On the brief until October 25, 2026

AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise?

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THE AI ANGLE
Automating routine coding while shifting hiring toward oversight

United States software developer job postings increased by nearly 15 percent, while overall job postings dropped. Most of this growth came from senior positions and roles requiring artificial intelligence experience. Meanwhile, employment for developers between ages 22 and 25 fell by nearly 20 percent.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
Employers demand experienced developers to oversee automated code while cutting the entry-level jobs that produce future senior talent.

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