Layoffs, Normal Engineers, and Second Brains — The Real State of the Engineering Job Market

Layoffs, Normal Engineers, and Second Brains 💡

TLDR: The Block layoffs grabbed headlines, but job postings for software engineers have actually been rising since mid-2024. Meanwhile, a compelling argument is made for building organizations where ordinary engineers can thrive — not just exceptional ones. And an engineering leader shows how AI can transform decades of personal data into a searchable second brain.

Layoffs, normal engineers, and second brains 💡