Stephen Lam/Getty Images A new Indeed report suggests many people are considering software development work. That's amid less hiring in tech, layoffs at major companies, and concerns about the rise of AI. High pay is one reason for this, according to Cory Stahle, an economist and the report's author. Even though it seems like a rough time to jump into the tech industry, job seekers are still attracted to the sector.Some computer programmers and software engineers feel like their jobs are doomed because of AI.