Don't waste 2026 learning the wrong tech skills (Meta Engineer's Take)

If you're a new grad or trying to break into tech, you're probably preparing for a job market that no longer exists — and it could cost you a year.
We cover where the entry-level software job market really stands, why CS grads now face the highest unemployment of any major, why the
AI layoffs aren't what they seem, and exactly what to build instead of grinding LeetCode.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
• The real state of the tech job market in 2026
• Why engineers are still needed (and the hiring backswing I predict for 2026–2027)
• The 3-phase roadmap: Build with AI → Apply to startups → Big tech opens up
• 3 high-demand projects to build now: RAG systems, autonomous agents, and eval harnesses
• Whether you should learn to code or just build with AI
• 6 practical steps you can start tomorrow

00:00 Intro
00:59 The State of the Job Market
02:37 There Is Hope — The AI Opportunity
03:32 Why Engineers Are Still Needed
06:23 What You Should Do Instead
07:32 Phase 1: Build with AI (0–6 Months)
10:35 Project Ideas to Build
14:03 Phase 2: Apply to Startups (6–12 Months)
15:22 Phase 3: Big Tech Opens Up (12–18 Months)
16:07 Practical Next Steps

🔗 RESOURCES
• Join The Builder's Workshop → https://www.skool.com/the-workshop
• Find startup ideas → https://ideabrowser.com

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