As AI makes plausible software easier to produce, the scarce skill shifts from making things to choosing well. Taste is what helps engineering hold its shape.
Engineering careers are often treated like ladders, but growth is not always vertical. Sometimes returning to the craft is what keeps leadership honest.
AI-assisted development is a workflow problem. The developers who design how they explore, plan, build, and ship will outpace those chasing the next model.
Career growth in software engineering isn’t just about writing better code—it’s about taking ownership of your trajectory and focusing on real-world impact.