
Higher-Level Skills for Software Engineers in AI Era
As coding becomes more automated, software engineers in the AI era increasingly need higher-level skills such as judgment, technical leadership, and a broader understanding of business operations.
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As coding becomes more automated, software engineers in the AI era increasingly need higher-level skills such as judgment, technical leadership, and a broader understanding of business operations.
Vinit Juneja, an F-1 visa holder, discusses his decision to leave his software engineering role at Amazon for a semiconductor company, citing his visa status as one of several influencing factors amid tech layoffs.

Goldman Sachs is integrating agentic AI to assist thousands of human developers in software engineering, utilizing autonomous agents for production tasks and accelerating development.
Elon Musk criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for alarming people about AI's Mythos model, stating that AI will soon outperform humans in all digital jobs and is already significantly impacting software engineering roles.
A Lead Software Engineer position is currently open for applications in Malahide, County Dublin.
Tinder backend software engineer Eric Brandon Kam (left), brand marketing manager Ryan Stewart (center) and product marketing manager Taylor Wong (right). Tinder Three former interns at Tinder share…

A 28-year-old software engineer and commuter, RJ Crusem, developed an app to monitor LRT and MRT train arrivals, addressing a common frustration for Metro Manila commuters.

A 34-year-old Indian software engineer in Ohio, Ravi Ravipati, has died from a Type A Aortic Dissection following a sudden and devastating medical emergency, prompting a GoFundMe campaign for his family.
Rohan Kulkarni, a software engineer at Meta, commits four to six hours weekly outside of work to experiment with and learn about AI tools. He has adjusted his leisure activities, such as watching YouTube and Netflix, to make time for this pursuit.
The CEO of vibe-coding startup Emergent discussed the continued value of engineering degrees, even as AI redefines the work of software engineers and fuels growth in new tech companies.

The advent of artificial intelligence has significantly disrupted the software engineering profession, leading to layoffs and underemployment, prompting engineers to adapt by acquiring new skills and pushing for collective action.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that his software engineers at Nvidia prefer building AI agents to writing traditional code, highlighting the evolving role of engineers due to AI.
Sara Wilczynska, a former Google software engineer from Poland, took a year-long career break to travel. During six months in Thailand, she discovered a passion for watercolor, leading her to an unexpected new career path.
Artificial intelligence tools like Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's Codex are transforming the software engineering profession, leading to a split among engineers regarding their role and the future of coding.
Filmmaker Basil Joseph, known for 'Minnal Murali', shared how a simple Facebook message from Vineeth Sreenivasan transformed his career from coding to cinema. His passion for film led him to share a short film online, catching the attention of industry figures.
A consumer commission in Hoshiarpur, India, has ordered a builder and housing society to refund Rs 5.25 lakh to a software engineer after keeping the homebuyer's money for 10 years without completing the promised project.
A partner at Menlo Ventures has observed that software engineers are currently experiencing an 'identity crisis bordering on depression.' This sentiment highlights growing concerns within the tech industry.
A 27-year-old software engineer in Pune died by suicide, with her brother alleging that her husband and mother-in-law subjected her to persistent harassment and physical abuse over minor issues.
A 27-year-old software engineer, P Radha Gayatri, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a homestay in Dhanaulti, Mussoorie. Her husband discovered her body, which was naked and bleeding, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Meta's recent layoff of 8,000 employees disproportionately affected middle managers and software engineers, with over 1,400 managers, nearly half of them in software engineering, being cut. This data aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 warnings about efficiency.
Snap's CEO stated that artificial intelligence is responsible for writing two-thirds of the company's new code, potentially reducing the need for software engineers.
Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code at Anthropic, shared his insights on the future of software engineering, suggesting it is expanding rather than diminishing, with AI agents playing a growing role.
Software engineers are experiencing a 'great reckoning' as their roles, long lucrative and in-demand, are irrevocably changing. While some are more productive and inspired, others are terrified by the transformation.
Nvidia is bucking industry trends by increasing its H-1B hiring amid a slowdown in visa sponsorships, offering competitive salaries with software engineers earning up to $391,000 in base pay.

A Google software engineer is accused of fraud and money laundering after allegedly earning over a million dollars on Polymarket by betting on search results, specifically predicting the most searched name for 2025.
Software engineer Babatunde Esanju explains the growing importance of digital trust in Africa's tech landscape, highlighting its role as a new lifestyle currency driven by reliability and user confidence.

US cities are turning to randomly selected residents to help resolve divisive policy debates A Los Angeles software engineer, Hunter Futo, recalled being “disaffected and apolitical” for years but…
AWS CEO Matt Garman stated that artificial intelligence will not eliminate software engineers but will transform their roles, highlighting a persistent demand for developers focusing on system architecture and problem-solving.
Software engineer Mo Gawdat, a former Google executive, presents a hopeful yet cautious view of a tech-enhanced future in his documentary 'Chasing Utopia', warning against potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence.

Indian authorities have arrested three individuals, including a software engineer, for allegedly duping 600 people of Rs 99 crore through a fake trading application.

Global software engineering firm DataArt has unveiled its IT Museum, an online retrospective that explores the historical evolution of humanity's interaction with data, from ancient counting systems to modern applications.

AI company Anthropic has struck a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to gain access to its data centers and xAI's supercomputing resources. This partnership aims to boost Anthropic's AI development, specifically for its Claude Code growth.

A Vietnamese software engineer has successfully joined OpenAI, stating that his motivation was significantly shaped by witnessing the transformative impact of ChatGPT on rural communities in Vietnam.
Mackenzie Young, a former software engineer at Google, took a buyout from his position to follow his dream of making electronic music, a career path he had been passionate about for some time.
A 34-year-old software engineer, Puja Dutta, was found dead in her locked Bengaluru apartment under suspicious circumstances, with police investigating whether it was a suicide or foul play due to cut marks on her body.

Florenc Duhanxhiu from Korça, a software engineer, has created Libra24.al, an innovative new digital platform aimed at revitalizing the Albanian book world for authors and readers.

An Anthropic study reveals that software engineers express greater nervousness about AI-driven job displacement compared to teachers.
A new internal fault line has emerged within Google, creating a divide between 'haves and have-nots' regarding access and involvement with the Claude AI. This internal drama is reportedly playing out publicly, highlighting tensions within the company.

An opinion piece by Ruth Oji advocates for the application of structured reasoning in communication, citing an example of a software engineer who lost a promotion due to poor pitching skills despite strong technical abilities.
AWS VP Marc Brooker suggests that the future of software engineering may become "frustrating" for those seeking a career focused solely on pure software development.
Meta is now requiring selected software engineers to join its new Applied AI Engineering unit, making participation no longer optional as the company intensifies its focus on AI development.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has warned that AI could eliminate over 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, even as his own company faces challenges in finding enough software engineers.
Business Insider's analysis of work-visa salary data for over 5,000 roles at Meta in 2025 reveals top software engineering positions pay up to $450,000, with specific figures for software engineers and product managers also reported.
As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to stay…
JPMorgan Chase is mandating the adoption of AI tools for its 65,000 software engineers, aiming for measurable improvements in code quality and productivity, with internal tracking monitoring usage.
A discussion has emerged regarding the future of software engineers in the era of agentic AI, with data indicating a rise in job vacancies primarily for senior developers.
Forbes argues that even 'vibe coders,' who prioritize intuition and rapid development, must retain the foundational thinking and rigorous principles of traditional software engineers for long-term success.
Grindr's Chief Product Officer, AJ Balance, stated that 70% of the company's code is now checked in via AI, highlighting a positive shift in software engineering practices.
New data indicates a surprising rebound in tech hiring, with software engineer job postings rapidly rising and showing an 11% increase year over year.
A married father of three was sentenced to six months in jail by an Ennis court for possession of child sex abuse material. The software engineer was found to have engaged in online conversations about topics including incest and bestiality.

A Spanish software engineer revealed a major security vulnerability, demonstrating he could remotely control approximately 7,000 robot vacuums worldwide after discovering a flaw in DJI Romo devices.
A senior software engineer, recently laid off from Block, shares personal insights and strategies for re-entering the job market.
A software engineer's lawsuit against Tesla, alleging the company preferred foreign workers on H-1B visas over US citizens, has been given the go-ahead by a court.

Anthropic had an early version of its model Claude 1, even before OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022, but the company chose not to release it, CEO Dario Amodei has revealed. Claude 1 was launched in March 2023.
A 31-year-old software engineer in Pune has been detained for allegedly robbing her grandmother and two uncles, stealing 15 tolas of gold and other valuables.

In a case that marked a historic precedent for the technology sector, a federal jury in San Francisco found Linwei (Leon) Ding, a former Google software engineer, guilty on 7 counts of economic espionage
The creator of Anthropic's Claude Code, Boris Cherny, forecasts that AI will have largely solved coding challenges by the end of 2026, potentially eliminating the software engineering title.
Salary data reveals how much sportswear giant Nike pays its designers, software engineers, and other tech workers as it invests in boosting revenue.

The Novibet Backend Academy focuses on practical training for the next generation of software engineers, emphasizing how technology and AI are rapidly transforming software development.
The CEO of Replit expressed a surprising view that artificial intelligence is making software engineering a more human endeavor. This perspective suggests a shift in the role of engineers with the integration of AI.

Coinbase's Forge platform is highlighted as an example of AI-first software engineering, demonstrating agent orchestration, parallel workflows, and enterprise automation at scale.
An H-1B visa holder and former Oracle engineer, Ayush Raj Jha, expresses concerns about the impact of AI and tech layoffs on software engineering, leading him to be in constant career-preparation mode.
The Times is advertising for a Lead Software Engineer position located in Blanchardstown, County Dublin.
A software engineer in Noida has been arrested for allegedly breaching the National Informatics Centre (NIC) database, enabling a nationwide racket that issued fraudulent vehicle fitness certificates.
A lead software engineer with 14 years of experience suggests that while AI could reduce demand for junior software engineering positions, experienced engineers who adapt to AI will continue to be essential.

A 40-year-old software engineer, who previously worked as an architect and a nurse, has embraced AI programming, highlighting the need for continuous adaptation in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The article discusses the significant impact of artificial intelligence on the software engineering profession, suggesting that an 'AI reckoning' is already underway for many engineers.

The Karnataka High Court has significantly increased the compensation awarded for the death of a software engineer to Rs 70 lakh, following a legal review.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that AI's most profound impact will be in life sciences, indicating a strategic focus on this sector. He also noted that Nvidia's software engineers appreciate how AI is transforming their roles.
The rise of artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the skills and qualifications needed for software engineering roles, moving beyond traditional coding abilities.
New data reveals Uber's salary ranges for various positions, including product managers and software engineers, as the company has filed fewer H-1B visa applications this year despite ongoing hiring in the US.
A 38-year-old software engineer earning $200,000 annually discusses how moving to the US boosted his salary and his plans for early retirement in Mexico.
As artificial intelligence increasingly handles software development, the practice of human code review is beginning to diminish, raising questions about the future of software engineering workflows.
The rapid proliferation of new AI tools in coding is causing anxiety and a feeling of falling behind among software engineers, leading to a phenomenon described as workplace paralysis.
Aashna Doshi, a 23-year-old software engineer, left her job at Google to build an AI startup, having previously started a podcast that helped her connect with founders.
Rathesh Prabakar successfully used ChatGPT to enhance his job search and interview preparation, securing a new software engineering role within a month of quitting his previous job.

A 27-year-old software engineer died under suspicious circumstances during an office party held at a farmhouse in Telangana, India. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Shopee has cut jobs at its Singapore headquarters, affecting software engineers among others, as the company shifts towards an AI-driven strategy.
Accenture and Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) have jointly introduced a new AI Adoption Maturity Model.
Kelsey Hightower, a former distinguished engineer at Google, asserts that artificial intelligence will not replace software engineers, but rather those who solely possess coding skills. He emphasizes the growing importance of diverse skills beyond just coding in the field of software engineering.
A software engineer in Bengaluru, Rohan Chandra, has been accused of fatally stabbing his parents. Investigations revealed that financial disputes and a disagreement over porting a mobile number from Jio to Airtel were cited as the motives for the crime.
Anthropic is employing thousands of human software engineers to provide feedback and improve the coding capabilities of its AI model, Claude Code. This initiative is part of an unseen operation to enhance the AI's performance.
A software engineer's social media post criticizing Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in high-rise societies went viral, igniting a widespread debate on housing society rules and the role of elderly RWA members.
A feature story on a software engineer who has transformed his Queenstown HDB flat into a tranquil 'Zen zone,' shared with his cat.
Artificial intelligence is transforming entry-level positions, with new hires like a junior software engineer at Microsoft finding themselves engaged in more complex tasks rather than mundane 'grunt work.'

Four young Bosnian software engineers have launched slibe.online, a modern digital platform for collecting and exchanging stickers, which has become very popular among collectors.

Mohammad Hasif Afiq, a software engineer at Grab, has made history as the first Malaysian to be recognized in Apple's global developer honours programme.

This week's Money Diaries features a software engineer earning €100,000 in Dublin, detailing their efforts to juggle work, home life, and manage fitness and health.

A software engineer has developed the initial version of a portal for Bulgaria's Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, designed to manage an investment program with municipal projects worth billions of euros.
A 23-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru reported being secretly filmed while bathing by her neighbor. Police have arrested the accused, Karthik, after finding the video on his phone, and he has been remanded to judicial custody.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel expressed his admiration for AI tools like Anthropic's Claude and forecasted a future where companies reallocate resources from software engineering to distribution due to AI's automation capabilities.
A University of Washington computer science professor, Dan Grossman, explains that artificial intelligence is changing the landscape for young software engineers, reducing the need to focus on minute coding details.
An article explores the question of whether software engineering is 'cooked' and discusses the future of development in a post-AI world.
A Gen Z software engineer at Microsoft, Navya Jammalamadaka, explains that while AI tools don't always save time, they have significantly simplified her role. She notes that AI has become central to her daily work.
A 29-year-old software engineer, Dianna Dimambro, shares her experience of applying to approximately 2,000 jobs over two years before receiving offers from Target and a startup, ultimately choosing the latter.
An AI conference in London, AI Engineer Europe, focused on the rise of AI agents and how they are dramatically changing the role of software engineers, with OpenAI's Ryan Lopopolo speaking on stage.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis responded to software engineer Steve Yegge's viral post, which cited a Google tech director claiming the company's internal AI adoption was subpar.
A former Google software engineer, laid off in March, discusses his decision to prioritize finding a new job before informing his parents about his unemployment.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is driving an aggressive AI-native vision, directing engineers to restructure codebases for AI agents and closely monitoring employee AI usage due to significant costs. This push coincides with a broader debate among software engineers about 'tokenmaxxing' and the effectiveness of leaderboards tracking AI token use for productivity.
Contrary to some perceptions, reports suggesting a significant decline in software engineering jobs have been largely overstated, indicating a more resilient market.
A US reporter has claimed to uncover alleged H-1B visa fraud in Texas, involving multiple software engineers reportedly operating from a single mailbox address.
Simon Willison, co-creator of Django, notes that while AI agents enhance the effectiveness of software engineers, they also contribute to increased mental exhaustion and faster burnout.

A software engineer has shared insights into why people find themselves unable to stop doomscrolling, offering an explanation for the pervasive online behavior.

A software engineer and mother of two was run over and killed during an altercation concerning the use of a penthouse in Indore as an Airbnb rental.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's note of gratitude to early software engineers, acknowledging their complex work, has sparked a debate about AI's potential impact on coding jobs, with some interpreting his message as a prelude to displacement.
A software engineer and her mother died in Bapatla district after an alleged suicide attempt following a cancelled marriage proposal. The groom reportedly cited secretly recorded videos of the bride in Hyderabad as his reason for calling off the wedding. The heartbroken duo reportedly consumed poison in Dronadula village, leading to their tragic deaths despite medical intervention.
A new Social Security whistleblower claims that a former Department of Government Employees (DOGE) software engineer improperly accessed and planned to share databases containing US citizens' information.
A 35-year-old former software engineer, P Sushma, died by suicide in Bengaluru. Her father alleges dowry harassment and domestic fights by her husband, Puneet Kumar, and his mother.

This week, our reader is juggling a busy job with family life, while putting away money for an early retirement.
Andrej Karpathy, former Tesla AI director, states that programming has undergone a significant shift, with AI coding agents now capable of performing complex tasks rapidly, suggesting a profound change for software engineers.

A software engineer demonstrated a critical vulnerability in smart home devices by remotely controlling his vacuum cleaner, which allowed him to gain unauthorized access to approximately 7,000 homes, raising alarms about smart device security.
Microsoft President Brad Smith clarified that AI will enhance software engineers' skills and creativity by handling repetitive coding, allowing them to focus on complex tasks, rather than replacing them.

US-based software engineer Scott Shambaugh has become a cautionary tale after being slandered by one AI robot and misquoted by another, warning that thousands more could be next to experience AI agent harassment.
A former Big Tech employee suggests that the individual contributor role is becoming obsolete due to AI, which is transforming software engineers into managers.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu states India is adopting a practical AI approach, focusing on efficient, cost-effective smaller models tailored to local needs. He believes India's young population is the most AI-enthusiastic globally, driving rapid adoption and creating new opportunities. Vembu also anticipates AI will create new jobs, requiring software engineers to focus more on customer problem-solving.
Microsoft states that AI agents are already fundamentally changing how its software engineers work, with plans to extend this transformation to sales, finance, and other knowledge workers, as explained by Microsoft EVP Charles Lamanna.

A 40-year-old software engineer was arrested in Anekal taluk, Bengaluru, after allegedly firing an air gun from his apartment balcony, damaging parked vehicles and aiming at security guards.
A Ramsey Show host offered advice to a software engineer who, despite having $900,000 saved, is living in his car, suggesting a five-year plan with a million-dollar salary to retool his career.
A job opening for a Software Engineering Manager has been advertised in Celbridge, County Kildare. The role seeks experienced professionals in the software development field.

As cognitive computing becomes an expense category, it raises the question of how software engineering economics can keep pace.
Y Combinator startup Weave has raised $13.5 million for its platform, which aims to help companies track software engineers' AI spending and quantify AI and human engineering outputs to prevent 'tokenmaxxing'.
Rahul Devikar, a senior software engineer at Microsoft, acknowledges that AI has significantly accelerated software development and made hitting deadlines easier. However, he remains skeptical that AI will fully replace human engineers, noting its current limitations like hallucinations.
A 24-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh allegedly died by suicide in Mumbai after her boyfriend reportedly refused to marry her, leading her family to take her body to his village to demand a posthumous wedding.
A 29-year-old software engineer, earning a significant income from two jobs and working long hours, has expressed fears about AI, prompting discussions on financial anxiety, work pressure, and the modern definition of success.
Cristina Estupiñán, a former software engineer, decided to leave the tech industry and retrain as a nurse after a difficult job hunt, citing her discomfort with AI as a factor that made finding employment harder.
Aimen Moten, who moved to the US from Pakistan for college, details her strategic job search that led to a software engineering position at Google and expresses her views on AI's impact on the industry.
Sabrina Lim, a former software engineer, successfully transitioned to a career as a baker with no prior experience, utilizing AI to learn baking techniques and market her products.
Software engineering legend Kent Beck suggests that coders must acquire strong people skills to remain relevant and thrive in the age of artificial intelligence. He implies that the traditional role of the 'lone software engineer' is evolving, and interpersonal abilities will be crucial for survival.
A software engineer was defrauded of almost €2,000 in a rental scam where a holiday apartment in Crumlin was used as bait, leading the victim to transfer money to an alleged 'landlord' before discovering the deception.
An annual report by SignalFire indicates that software developers are proving to be the most resistant to the wave of automation driven by artificial intelligence, though recent graduates in the field are facing a difficult job market.

A software engineer has created a website to track everyday corruption in Tamil Nadu, stemming from a personal experience with a 10-rupee question.
Boris Cherny, co-founder of Anthropic, is moving beyond manual AI prompt writing to 'loop engineering,' where AI agents autonomously generate and refine prompts.
Software engineer Cameron Paczek developed a unique flight tracker that projects live flight information onto his ceiling, created through 'vibe coding' in just a few hours.
A software engineer's life was tragically cut short at a farmhouse party in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri.
Meta's recent mass layoffs disproportionately affected middle managers and software engineers, who accounted for over half of the cuts in California and Washington, as the company shifts towards smaller teams and increased AI use.

A 23-year-old software engineer, Shanming Li of Lucan, Dublin, was caught providing an unlicensed taxi service after a sting operation, with his case struck out after he paid €150 to charity.
Flexport's vice president of engineering, Alex Nederlof. Flexport Flexport trains its staff to use AI so they can customize automated workflows. The VP of engineering at the freight-forwarding…

Facebook is facing accusations of fostering ethnic enclaves at its headquarters, with a tech advocacy group blaming visa programs and a terminated software engineer making specific claims of corporate tribalism.
A Google software engineer was arrested for allegedly using secret company data to profit from online bets, specifically betting on streamer D4vd becoming the most searched person on Google in 2025 and turning a $1,000 bet into $1.2 million.
A Meta software engineer in San Francisco, earning over $300,000 annually, has broken down their salary details while maintaining a minimalist lifestyle without a car, couch, or TV, prioritizing aggressive savings for early retirement and travel.
Boris Cherny from Anthropic discusses the rapid evolution of software engineering with AI tools like Claude Code, challenging conventional terms like 'vibe coding' to describe AI-assisted programming.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stated that software engineers should be excited about the prospects of AI, believing it will elevate their work rather than threaten their jobs.
A top executive at Palantir has stated that the traditional Software as a Service (SaaS) model is obsolete, attributing its demise to generative AI's ability to create customized software rapidly and affordably.
Dean Grey, an entry-level software engineer, describes his participation in a new Universal Basic Income and upskilling program designed to support workers displaced by AI, highlighting the impact of mentorship and a $1,000 monthly stipend.
Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, unveils 27 new academic programmes including AI, Biotechnology, and Software Engineering. Read More:…
Google is introducing a new interview process that will allow software engineering candidates to use AI assistants during their job interviews, as part of a broader overhaul of its hiring practices.

A new salary report by NodeFlair indicates that software engineers in Singapore with artificial intelligence skills are earning up to 25% more than their peers, making AI proficiency a significant advantage in the job market.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed public concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on employment, pledging government support for workers through disruptions and promising the creation of new job opportunities. He emphasized that while not every job could be protected, every worker would be.
A Computer Science professor from the University of Washington explains the evolving landscape and significant changes impacting young software engineers in the industry.
A Bengaluru software engineer at Google, Manish Singh, was deeply moved by his grandfather's emotional words during a visit to the Google campus, highlighting his family's unwavering support for his education and success.
Software engineers are reportedly spending over 20 hours a week experimenting with new AI tools and taking courses, indicating that acquiring new AI skills has become a demanding commitment similar to a second job.
A software engineer in Hyderabad was arrested for cultivating 17 cannabis plants on his rooftop after losing his job, with excise officials estimating a yield of 10 kg.
The cofounder and CTO of an AI language learning app, Andrew Hsu, states that his company is overhauling its software engineering hiring process, including abandoning traditional coding screening questions.

Cyprus-based software engineering company Pale Blue has launched 'Paid', a new mobile payment solution for businesses in Cyprus, enabling merchants to accept card payments directly from smartphones.
Former high-earning software engineers in India, impacted by recent tech layoffs, are struggling to meet monthly loan payments and are resorting to alternative employment, such as riding for Rapido, highlighting the financial precarity in the tech sector.
Adrian Amora, a former software engineer, left his corporate job to pursue a more fulfilling career assisting seniors with various tech challenges, including photo recovery and bank account management.
James Everingham, former VP of engineering at Instagram, shared five tips for young software engineers, covering topics from networking to finding mentors.
Job openings for software engineers have seen a significant increase this year, contrary to widespread concerns about artificial intelligence impacting the job market.
A former software engineer, laid off due to the impact of artificial intelligence, shares their positive experience after transitioning into blue-collar work.
JPMorgan Chase is implementing new objectives for its software engineers to boost productivity and coding quality through the adoption of artificial intelligence, as part of CEO Jamie Dimon's initiative.
A dispute over commercial penthouse rentals in Indore's Sagar Township tragically escalated when a man allegedly drove his car into a group of residents, killing software engineer Shampa Pathak and injuring others.
Bengaluru's tech boom hides a dark reality of distress. Cases of software engineers dying by suicide or facing accusations of violence highlight isolation, marital conflict, and immense pressure.
A computer science graduate, Kiran Maya Sheikh, shares her personal experience of how the advent of AI has disrupted the promised stability of a software engineering career.
An AI engineer at HubSpot, Georgian Tutuianu, shares a resume hack involving a side project section that helped him transition from software engineering to AI.
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic. Chance Yeh/Getty Images for HubSpot Anthropic's Claude AI models suffered several outages this week. Some software developers said the disruptions laid bare how reliant they had become on AI tools. A Meta software engineer said these tools act like "a single button" to get tasks done. When Anthropic's Claude AI tools stopped working this week, some software developers faced the unthinkable: coding manually. On Monday, users began reporting outages across...
Isaac Casanova, a senior software engineer laid off from Block, shares his personal strategies and adjustments for navigating a challenging job market after his layoff.
Keith Ballinger has worked at Microsoft, GitHub, and Google. Keith Ballinger Google executive Keith Ballinger said there's never been a better time to a software engineer. He said he spends 20+ hours a week experimenting with tools because of how much he loves the tech. Ballinger believes AI is crucial for problem-solving and effective communication. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Keith Ballinger, Google's vice president and general manager for Developer & Experiences...
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei advises students and young professionals to pivot towards human-centered skills, steering clear of rapidly AI-dominated fields like software engineering and math. He emphasi
Jai Raj Choudhary said working at a startup helped grow his career opportunities. Jai Raj Choudhary 24-year-old Jai Raj Choudhary is an AI engineer at StackAI, an AI agent startup. He said working at a startup helped him get more experience in the field. Living in San Francisco also boosted Choudhary's networking and career opportunities, he said. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jai Raj Choudhary, a 24-year-old AI engineer at StackAI, a no-code platform to build AI age...

Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs.
A software engineer's candid opinions on the role and impact of AI in the workplace have resonated widely, gaining significant attention online.
Instacart hired software engineers and data scientists on H-1B visas last year. illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images Instacart is growing beyond its traditional grocery delivery business. The company's advertising and retail tech businesses are expanding. Here's what the company paid some of its corporate employees in 2025. Delivery service Instacart is moving further into new areas, such as advertising and retail tech. The company's roughly 600,000 gig workers, who shop and deliver groceries and other retail goods, are its most visible face for many people. But Instacart's business is growing in many directions, CEO Chris Rogers said on a November earnings call. "We have the leading online grocery marketplace, a best-in-class suite of enterprise technologies for retailers, and a growing advertising ecosystem," Rogers said on the call, his first as CEO after assuming the position in August. Instacart needs people to make good on its growth plans. The company had about 170 open roles on its careers website as of early February. "We're hiring selectively, with priority on roles that support our core marketplace, Instacart Enterprise solutions for retailers globally, and our ads and data platform," an Instacart spokesperson told Business Insider. "We regularly review compensation to ensure it's competitive and aligned with market benchmarks, location, and role," the spokesperson said. That hiring can include some employees from outside the US on H-1B work visas. Business Insider analyzed how much money companies from Apple to Walmart are paying for tech jobs and other roles. Explore salary data from America's biggest employers. Business Insider analyzed 157 H-1B visa applications submitted by Instacart and certified by the Department of Labor in the year ending September 30, 2025. These applications provide insight into how much employees in certain roles make. Many of the salaries were for tech roles, including data science, engineering, and product management positions. The Trump administration has initiated changes to the H-1B visa system. In September, Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new applications. He's also proposed changes to work visa rules that could tilt the already competitive visa lottery in favor of the highest-paid applicants, lawyers told Business Insider. However, these changes were largely initiated after this reporting period. Here's a look at some of the jobs for which Instacart has disclosed salaries in the work visa data. Data Scientist: $125,000 to $210,000 Director of Engineering, Machine Learning: $320,000 to $380,000 Engineering Manager, Software: $220,000 to $290,000 Manager, Machine Learning Engineering: $260,000 to $280,000 Principal Software Engineer: $350,000 to $380,000 Senior Computer Vision/AI Engineer: $180,000 to $290,000 Senior Data Scientist: $170,000 to $265,000 Senior Engagement Manager: $235,000 to $285,000 Senior Engineering Manager: $275,000 to $305,000 Senior Engineering Manager, Software: $275,000 to $305,000 Senior Machine Learning Engineer: $185,000 to $300,000 Senior Machine Learning Engineer: $190,000 to $298,000 Senior Product Manager: $185,000 to $280,000 Senior Software Engineer: $176,000 to $285,000 Software Engineer: $165,000 to $215,000 Staff Software Engineer: $250,000 to $310,000 Have a tip? Contact this reporter at [email protected] or via encrypted messaging app Signal at 808-854-4501. Use a personal email address, a nonwork WiFi network, and a nonwork device; here's our guide to sharing information securely. Read the original article on Business Insider