I've worked as a software engineer for 14 years. AI could cut junior jobs — but not the need for experienced engineers.
A software engineer says AI could reduce junior engineering jobs, but experienced engineers who adapt will still be needed.
Manoj Aggarwal, a lead software engineer, says experienced engineers who embrace AI will continue to add value.Manoj AggarwalManoj Aggarwal says AI could reduce demand for junior software engineers.He shared how he spends time outside work experimenting with AI to keep up with the technology.
He says experienced engineers who adapt to AI will continue to add value.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Manoj Aggarwal, a lead software engineer at a large software company who previously worked at Microsoft, Twitter, and Stripe. He's in his 30s and lives in California.
The following has been edited for length and clarity.I've worked as a software engineer for 14 years at companies including Microsoft, Twitter, and Stripe — and I've seen how the job has changed.I think that in some ways, it's a fun time to be a software engineer.
There are so many tools available that you can pretty much build anything from scratch without your own skills being the bottleneck.It's also a challenging time for many engineers. AI tools have made coding easier, but engineers — not AI — are ultimately accountable for the code that gets shipped.
Even as AI speeds up many parts of the code review process and makes it more targeted, the added responsibility of reviewing AI-generated code can contribute to burnout.There are also concerns about AI replacing engineers. If 10 engineers were needed to ship a project two years ago, maybe only five are needed now.
I think junior engineers could be affected the most. During my job search last year, there seemed to be more openings for senior engineering roles than for junior ones, and I think companies will continue to rely on experienced engineers working with AI tools.That's one reason I'm making sure I stay up to date with those tools.
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