Everyone thought AI would replace junior engineers. We’re hiring more of them

What happened

The biggest hiring myth in tech is that AI is making junior engineers obsolete. The logic seems sound: AI can write code, so why hire people to write more of it? Junior engineers have always learned on the job, fixing bugs and shipping small features until they build real judgment.

Why it may matter

• New leadership usually means changed priorities.
• Useful if you are trying to get a job or build a startup.