What does Steve Huynh say about layoffs and AI for software engineers?

Steve Huynh says that while layoffs continue, the people companies keep are high performers who are paid more than ever, because judgment cannot be automated. He argues AI tools go out of date within months, while skills like finding the right work, building influence and surviving reorgs last a whole career.

• Huynh says AI will widen the gap between people who have these durable skills and people who lose their jobs.

Source: our own transcription of the episode. The full conversation is on A Life Engineered (2026-10-28). Read the whole episode summary →

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