Entry-level software engineering postings dropped 67% between 2023 and 2024. The pipeline that turns students into engineers is collapsing.

AI coding tools are replacing entry-level programming jobs faster than anyone predicted. The traditional path from junior to senior developer is collapsing, and the consequences for the entire industry could be devastating. If you mentor juniors or hire them, this one hits different.

  • calcopiritus@lemmy.world
    1·
    3 hours ago

    Pay your seniors then. Changing jobs is a hassle. No one will do it if they are happy with their current job. Give them also work from home, so not even moving due to a partner will make the senior change jobs.

    • Slyke@programming.dev
      1·
      1 hour ago

      WFH (option to come to the office if they want). 4 day 8 hour work days. Flexible start/end times. At least 4 week paid holidays per year (mandatory). $100k+ salary.

    • Gladaed@feddit.org
      1·
      3 hours ago

      Yes. But if you are the only one producing seniors their market value will increase to the extent where you cannot afford to keep them.