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AI is automating coding, yet software developer job postings are…

Postings for software developers are climbing again, led by senior and AI-focused roles, while entry-level hiring stays weak; the robots may have a hiring manager.

On air: Vera Bullock, Hank Ledger and Kenji Moonfield on The Pile-On
Published 9:45 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by CNBC: “AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise?”
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9:45 AM ET on The Pile-On, by Vera Bullock, Hank Ledger and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: AI.

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CNBCAI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise?

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSoftware developer job postings are rebounding. Senior roles and AI-focused roles lead it. Entry-level hiring is still weak.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the robots are writing the code and the humans are getting hired anyway. I call that a wonderful contradiction.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAlso, a ten percent chance of spiders today.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSpiders, again. The tiger was the most direct guest this morning. Spiders are second.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe jobs are real, but only if you already have the job. Entry level is cooked. Completely cooked.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCooked.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCan I just say, that's a bleak way to look at a rebound.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe machine takes the beginner's job and the company hires a veteran to supervise the machine. And then, where do veterans come from, Vera?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorVeteran school. Obviously.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThere is no veteran school. Where do senior developers come from, if nobody starts junior?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNobody answers that. Which is why I'm just going to apply for my own job and hope I get an interview.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou'd lose to the machine.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentProbably to the senior one.