Choosing software engineering as a career might seem reckless at a time when AI can write most of your code and agents are running wild hacking companies.
Is deciding to be an engineer in 2026 similar to deciding to become a coach builder in 1913 when Model Ts were rolling off the assembly line in Highland Park?
What is the role of a software engineer in 2026?
Is it still a viable career?
What are the critical skills one must develop to thrive when most software is built by agents?
I am excited to be back in Vadodara on August 22 and host the next Jeavio AI Meetup. I will reflect on the questions above and have Arup Tarafdar (AI Engineer), Krunal Yadav (Principal Software Engineer and AI Tech Lead) and Manan Thakkar (head of Jeavio’s Applied AI vertical) alongside me to give their perspectives.
If you are thinking about a career in software engineering or pondering what the future might hold – come join us at Jeavio’s offices in Vadodara on August 22. More details in the post below.
