AI Boom Wipes Out Entry-Level Software Developer Jobs, Creating Generational Divide
US software developer employment for those aged 22-25 has declined 23% since November 2022, while the 26-30 age group saw a 5% decrease. In contrast, employment among software developers aged 41-49 has risen 18% over the same period, creating a 41 percentage point gap.
So What
AI adoption is structurally shifting the software labor market, increasing demand for experienced talent while reducing entry-level opportunities.