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June 10, 2025

European tech companies slash entry-level jobs as AI demand surges

Companies are also paying a premium for AI talent, as well as training their non-technical employees

Entry-level jobs at European tech companies are being slashed as demand for AI surges, according to a new report from salary benchmarking platform Ravio.

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Maya Dharampal-Hornby

Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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