US software developer job postings up 15% since February 2025

Indeed Hiring Lab data shows US software development job postings rose nearly 15% since February 2025 while overall postings fell 7%. Senior roles drove 71% of the increase and AI-titled jobs 37%, even as employment for developers aged 22–25 dropped 20% since 2024.

• US software development postings up nearly 15% since February 2025, overall postings down 7%
• Senior roles accounted for 71% of the increase, AI-titled jobs for 37%
• Employment for developers aged 22–25 fell 20% since 2024, per Stanford
• Postings remain about 27.5% below pre-pandemic levels