AI Can Write Your Code. It Can't Do Your Job
14 hours ago
- #AI
- #Software Engineering
- #Future of Work
- OpenAI and Anthropic are investing billions in acquiring engineering talent, not replacing them.
- AI can automate programming tasks but not the broader role of software engineers, which includes problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making.
- The job of a software engineer involves understanding requirements, making trade-offs, reviewing code, and communicating with stakeholders, not just writing code.
- Some companies may use AI as an excuse for layoffs, but engineers with strong judgment and context will remain valuable.
- AI tools can compress feedback loops for junior engineers, helping them learn faster rather than leaving them behind.
- To stay relevant, engineers should master AI tools, focus on non-programming skills, understand the full development lifecycle, and document their impact in terms of problems solved.
- The value of engineers lies in their thinking, problem-solving, and ability to ship useful software, not just in coding.