Amid widespread layoffs in the tech industry, a software engineer from Pune, India, has ignited a discussion about job security for software engineers. Despite the company being well-funded and offering competitive salaries, four employees were recently laid off, including a highly skilled tier-1 graduate with four years of experience. The layoffs were justified by the company citing 'performance feedback,' yet there were no significant errors or formal performance improvement plans involved. This has led to anxiety among mid-level engineers, who now wonder if technical excellence is sufficient for job security. The techie expressed concern that being technically strong is no longer enough, especially when layoffs occur for reasons like 'low visibility' and lack of leadership initiative. The contrast of letting go experienced professionals while hiring fresh talent has further unsettled employees. The post resonates with many in the industry, reflecting a shift in expectations where engineers may need to actively promote their work and take on visible leadership roles to secure their positions.