software engineering hiring trends

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated — Photo by Kelsy Gagnebin on Unsplash

60% Increase Boosts Software Engineering Hiring

8% more software engineers were hired by Fortune 500 firms between 2021 and 2024, reversing headlines that predict a tech job collapse. This growth reflects stronger demand for cloud-native skills and AI-enhanced tooling across the enterprise. Software Engineering Hiring Trends Surge in Fortune 500 When I examined hiring reports from