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The Specialist vs Generalist Divide: Why the 2026 Job Market Rewards Depth Over Breadth
SWE postings down 49% from peak. AI roles up 340%. Junior hiring collapsed 73%. The market is bifurcating and depth sets the price.
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SWE postings down 49% from peak. AI roles up 340%. Junior hiring collapsed 73%. The market is bifurcating and depth sets the price.
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