AI-powered developer tools have transformed software engineering, reshaping how code gets written, reviewed, and secured, often faster than organizations can keep up.

Based on a survey of 591 engineering leaders, the AI Impact Report 2026 explores six areas where that gap shows up most:

• Measuring real productivity gains
• Managing security risk
• Retaining core engineering skills
• Governing AI agents
• Restructuring teams
• Figuring out what happens to junior hiring

The result is a clear-eyed look at where AI is delivering, where the evidence is thin, and what engineering leaders need to get right next.

Key findings include:

• Adoption hits 70%, more than double 2025’s rate
• 26% report major productivity gains, only 31% measure them
• 57% of say token usage metrics are ineffective
• 62% expect fewer junior developers to be hired

Preregister for the AI Impact Report 2026 today and secure early access to the data ahead of the full release in late August!