AI may replace junior engineers first, but senior architects still matter
ZeeshanZiaML · x · 2026-07-23
The author argues that AI will likely displace junior engineers first, but not automation of all engineering.
They expect software systems to keep getting larger and more complex, which will preserve demand for architect-level engineers. The concern is a training bottleneck: if juniors lose the chance to learn on the job, where will future senior engineers come from?
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