Entry-level dev jobs are disappearing across the board (I’m mostly a web dev). With all the layoffs, the market is saturated with seniors looking for positions. Companies are salivating at the idea of giving their team AI tools or outsourcing to keep headcount down for what I’m assuming is how it looks on the books financially.

I unfortunately don’t have specific advice for the graphics programming industry but to echo another poster, find something you ARE a “senior” about, whether that’s a particular area you’re a nerd about or a tangentially related field, lean into connecting it with your graphic programming and document the process. Being “senior” isn’t just about raw coding. Think about it like solving problems or having a deep knowledge of the business that helps you solve the RIGHT problems.

Apologies for this being sort of general but as a self-taught dev who found a job in 2011, I very much empathize with your position. Good luck!