AI's impact on the field is becoming more apparent, with tools that allow users to write or auto-complete code reducing the time it takes to complete code by 6%, according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Despite this, only 28% of software engineers expressed concern about AI making their jobs redundant. However, over 60% believe their companies will hire fewer people due to AI advancements.
Key takeaways:
- The software engineering field is becoming less secure and comfortable due to an industry-wide downturn and the looming threat of artificial intelligence, which is increasing competition for jobs.
- A survey of over 9,000 software engineers revealed that nearly 90% believe it is more difficult to get a job now than before the pandemic, and 80% said the job market has become more competitive over the last year.
- Artificial intelligence is starting to impact the coding world, with AI programs that allow users to write code using natural language or auto-complete code reducing the time it takes workers to complete code by 6%.
- Despite the changes in the industry, only 28% of software engineers expressed concern about AI making their jobs redundant, but over 60% believed their company would hire fewer people because of AI in the future.