Source: Fortune
Summary
Indeed’s chief economist, Svenja Gudell, believes that industries most exposed to AI will experience significant job growth. According to Gudell, software development job postings on Indeed increased 14% year-over-year in April 2026, with over 47% of those postings mentioning AI. Employers are willing to pay a premium for professionals trained to work with AI. However, Gudell also notes that AI will affect all roles across all industries, with some jobs being highly or moderately transformed.
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The numbers tell one story. Indeed’s Svenja Gudell says AI-exposed sectors are seeing the most growth in terms of demand for those jobs. Software developers are having a harder time finding jobs, yet AI-fluent developers are experiencing a renaissance. Employers are willing to splurge on professionals trained to thrive in the AI era. The information sector’s layoff rate has doubled over the past year to 2.4%. Gudell notes that all roles across all industries will be affected by advanced tech, but humans working in AI-exposed fields may actually be the best off in the shift.
It’s a wage premium for those who adapt.
Author: Evan Null
