The Vibe Coding Paradox: Why Software Job Vacancies are Hitting a 3-Year High in the AI Era

The article argues that despite fears AI would make software engineers obsolete, job vacancies have surged (a reported 30% increase) as AI lowers barriers to app creation and increases the need for oversight, debugging, and system custodianship. It warns that widespread low-quality, AI-generated code, automated hiring processes, and “ghost jobs” create a latent crisis in software quality and professional satisfaction even as headcount demand rises.