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Software Engineer Questions Career After Two Layoffs in a Year, Cites AI Impact
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News18•25-09-2026, 11:07
Software Engineer Questions Career After Two Layoffs in a Year, Cites AI Impact
- •A software engineer in their late 20s was laid off twice within a year, leading them to question their future in software engineering.
- •The individual shared their experience on Reddit, attributing the layoffs to organizational cost-cutting, restructuring, and the increasing impact of AI on software jobs.
- •After securing a new job following the first layoff, they were let go again just 2.5 months later due to company-wide restructuring, not performance issues.
- •The engineer expressed devastation and uncertainty, noting they cannot afford a long break and feel the impact of AI on job stability is very real.
- •Internet users offered support and advice, suggesting the engineer update their resume, network, and consider other options like government jobs, while emphasizing that layoffs are common.
Key Questions Answered
A software engineer in their late 20s questioned their future in the industry after being laid off twice within a year due to organisational cost-cutting, restructuring, and the growing influence of AI.
After securing a new job roughly six months following their first layoff, the software engineer was laid off again barely 2.5 months later.
Social media users encouraged the engineer not to let corporate decisions define their career, suggested updating resumes and leveraging networks, and proposed looking into government jobs or freelancing.
