AI and Engineering in Overdrive: What’s Fueling the Surge?

The tech industry is moving at breakneck speed, and artificial intelligence is leading the charge. From hardware design to software development, AI and machine learning are rapidly reshaping job roles, skill requirements, and long-term career trajectories across the engineering landscape.

The Numbers Tell the Story

As we continue to work closely with companies across the U.S., we’ve seen this shift firsthand. Here are some key data points from the past year:

• Demand for AI-focused engineering roles grew by 76% in 2024

• Job postings for embedded systems engineers with AI expertise rose by 28%

• The global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, fueling hiring across hardware, software, and system integration disciplines

At Gyga Force, we’re seeing these trends reflected in the roles we’re actively recruiting for—whether it’s IC designers working on AI acceleration, or embedded engineers building platforms for real-time inference at the edge.

What Skill Will Define Engineering Success in the AI Era?

As AI continues to transform how engineers work, success in this new landscape won’t be defined by knowledge of a single tool or framework. Instead, the most successful engineers will be:

• Adaptable to rapidly evolving technologies

• Fluent across disciplines, bridging hardware and software

• Capable of optimizing systems for both intelligence and performance

We’d love to hear your thoughts: What skill do you believe will define engineering success as AI continues to evolve?

Gyga Force is a U.S.-based technical recruiting firm specializing in hardware and software engineering roles. For over 30 years, we’ve helped startups and Fortune 100 companies build exceptional engineering teams.

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