Senior hiring is surging. Will early-career talent catch up?
HackerRank
APRIL 16, 2025
Hiring bounced back in 2024, but the recovery didnt lift all boats equally. As discussed in the HackerRank 2025 Developer Skills Report , demand for experienced developers surged across the board. Senior (+19%) and lead (+22%) hiring activity saw the sharpest gains as companies rebuilt their teams. Meanwhile, entry- and junior-level roles barely moved, climbing just +7% and +9% after a brutal 2023.
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