Senior Software Engineer Explains Tech Layoffs and How To Stay Safe

In this video, I break down the real threat to software engineering jobs right now. It’s not AI. It’s the wave of tech layoffs hitting teams across every level — juniors, mid-levels, and even seniors.. . 📞 BOOK YOUR FREE CLARITY CALL: https://subscribepage.io/book-clarity-call. . 🎁 MY FREE RESOURCES. =====================. 👉 Want to stay relevant, visible, and valuable as a software engineer in the AI era? Join my free Skool community: https://www.skool.com/freedom-in-tech-2714/about. 👉 Software Engineering Starter Guide: https://subscribepage.io/software-engineering-starter-guide. 👉 Feeling stuck in your 9–5? 90-Day Escape Plan for Software Engineers: https://subscribepage.io/90-day-escape-plan-for-software-engineers. . 📚 LEARNING RESOURCES I RECOMMEND. ======================. If you’re serious about growing as a developer in AI era:. 👉 https://unlearn.dev/?friend=ANNA. 👉 https://academy.zerotomastery.io/a/aff_6tnzgy7w/external?affcode=441520_lfmqrmv3u0026affcode=441520_lfmqrmv3. Both helped me think and build better in different ways.. (Affiliate links — support the channel at no extra cost 💜). . 📧 JOIN MY NEWSLETTER. ======================. → https://anna-vihrogonova.mailerpage.io/newsletter. . 🍻 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL. ========================. → Subscribe + hit the bell 🔔. → Drop a like 👍 if this helped. → Comment below — I reply to (almost) everything 👇. . 🌐 FIND ME ONLINE. =====================================================. • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anna-vihrogonova-a9103b135. • Instagram: https://instagram.com/anna.vihrogonova. • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annafreedomintech. . 💭 HOW HAVE LAYOFFS AFFECTED YOU?. Has your team been hit? Did it change how you see job security or career growth?. Share your experience in the comments — I read and reply to every single one.. . ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:. 0:00 – AI Isn’t Replacing Engineers — Layoffs Are. 0:30 – How All Levels Are Suddenly at Risk. 1:48 – AI Impact. 2:33 – When Layoffs Hit My Team (Personal Story). 3:33 – The 3 Leverage Pillars for 2025 Engineers. 5:13 – Final Thoughts + Your Next Steps. 5:50 – Related Videos to Watch Next. . 🧵 ABOUT THIS VIDEO:. This video breaks down the real reason software engineers are losing their jobs in 2024–2025 — and why AI is not the biggest threat right now. You’ll learn how layoffs actually unfold inside tech companies, why mid-level and senior engineers are being affected, and the mindset + strategy shift I made after layoffs hit my own team.. Perfect for:. • software engineers worried about their future. • mid-level and senior engineers feeling stuck. • anyone who wants to build leverage and financial freedom. • people who want a real roadmap — not fear or hype. . ⚠️ DISCLAIMER:. This video is not sponsored. All opinions are based on my personal experience as a senior software engineer navigating layoffs, reorgs, and job instability in the UK tech industry.