Demand for Software Developers Cools as AI Advances, Job Platform Data Shows
September 9, 2025, 00:04:40 UTC - The once-booming market for software developers is experiencing a significant slowdown, according to recent analysis of job postings on the platform Indeed. While overall job advertisements have decreased alongside a broader economic downturn, the decline in demand for programmers is notably pronounced, raising questions about the impact of emerging artificial intelligence technologies on the IT workforce.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, software developers were highly sought after by companies adapting to remote work and increased digital demand. However, that surge has subsided. Data from Indeed reveals a marked decrease in available positions for software developers in recent years,mirroring a general contraction in the job market but exceeding it in severity. This shift impacts not only job seekers but also the broader tech industry and economic forecasts reliant on continued IT sector growth. The trend suggests a potential reshaping of the IT job landscape, with AI possibly automating tasks previously performed by human programmers, and prompting a reassessment of skills needed for future success.
The overall number of job advertisements has fallen in recent years due to the current economic climate. Though, the decrease is especially noticeable among software developer roles, a trend that might potentially be linked to advancements in artificial intelligence.