Software engineering is dead.

In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Staff Software Engineer RJ Robinson to break down what’s actually happening inside engineering teams as AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and coding agents become mainstream.

Is AI replacing software engineers?

Are junior developers in trouble?

What is “vibe coding” — and is it a real threat to professional engineers?

And what skills will actually matter over the next 24 months?

RJ has over a decade of experience in software engineering and tech hiring, and he shares a real-world perspective on:

The rise of coding agents and AI-assisted development

Why rebuilding something like monday.com with AI in an hour is pure hype

What entry-level engineers must learn now

Why fundamentals and systems design matter more than ever

AI security vulnerabilities (40%+ of AI-generated code has issues)

Claude vs ChatGPT vs other AI tools

How AI is changing engineering interviews

The coming surge in AI compliance, ethics, and regulatory roles

Why AI engineers will be needed in every industry

What technologies (Ruby, Python, TypeScript, React) still matter

The real future of AI + software engineering careers

We also discuss:

Coding interviews in the age of AI

How senior engineers are using Claude and AI agents daily

The productivity explosion happening right now

Why cheap tokens and faster feedback loops will change development

Why early-career engineers risk losing core fundamentals

AI ethics, compliance, and SOC 2 demand

Whether small businesses will start hiring “AI engineers”

If you’re:

A software engineer worried about job security

A bootcamp grad wondering what to focus on

A junior developer trying to stand out

A tech professional thinking about pivoting into AI

Or someone asking, “Is software engineering still worth it?”

This episode will give you clarity.

AI isn’t killing software engineering.

But it is changing it.

And the engineers who adapt will be more valuable than ever.

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