Tech jobs after 5 years of AI boom: Which jobs to choose, which jobs to avoid

The tech job market is changing dramatically. New data from Indeed shows that the number of tech job postings is down 35% since the beginning of 2020.

The drop in job postings comes in two phases: half from the post-pandemic “purge” when companies realized they were hiring too much, and the other half after ChatGPT launched in late 2022.

“There is no direct evidence that AI is the cause, but the trend toward automation could explain why the market continues to weaken,” said Brendon Bernard, senior economist at recruitment firm Indeed.

He also said the impact of AI is evident in the types of jobs that are still in demand, as well as the increasing need for experience in the remaining opportunities.

Accordingly, the demand for AI and machine learning-related positions is increasing, while low-level or entry-level technology jobs are decreasing sharply. Current job postings increasingly prioritize candidates with 5 years or more of experience.

Over the past five years, the tech career landscape has changed dramatically: hot fields associated with artificial intelligence and data, while entry-level technical positions or less experienced programmers have lost ground.

Changes in the US tech job market from January 2020 to February 2025:

It can be seen that in the list of the hottest technology jobs today, AI and machine learning continue to take the leading position.

Positions like machine learning engineers and AI/ML specialists have not only remained in high demand post-pandemic but have also far exceeded pre-2020 hiring levels.

According to Business Insider , machine learning engineers currently receive an average salary of about $260,000/year, among the highest in the technology industry.

Not only AI, but also enterprise technology roles have remained stable. SAP and Oracle consultants and team leaders are still in demand, showing the importance of enterprise management software.

Meanwhile, the data science field continues to thrive by combining analytical skills with AI tools to deliver business insights.

Brendon Bernard notes that these specialized jobs are among the few in the tech industry that remain in strong demand, despite the trend of tightening staffing.

In contrast, many previously popular programming jobs are in free fall. According to research by Indeed, the number of job postings for software engineers—the most common job title in the tech industry—has dropped 49% since early 2020.

Mid-level programming positions such as Android, Java, iOS, .Net or web programming have all decreased by more than 60%.

(According to Insider, Indeed)

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