My 3 Cents on the Future of Software Engineering Jobs.
Will AI make software engineering jobs disappear? My bet is quite the opposite. Engineers have always filled the gaps in requirements and design, making hundreds of decisions along the way. With agents taking on more coding, we have time to take on more responsibility. Folks in other roles: we’re coming for you. Mostly joking.
AI can write your post. You still need something to say.
LinkedIn is cutting the reach of AI slop. Fair. But we still need to learn to work with AI. Bring a point, question its answers, learn something, make it yours. We’re past “write me a post” and publishing whatever comes back. AI can help develop an idea worth sharing. Supplying the idea is still our job. Awkward question, given who helped me with this: was this written by AI?
Everyone is an AI Expert. Some Even Use It!
Yesterday, I attended After-hours: AI Talent, organised by EDB Singapore. Great opportunity to meet interesting people, exchange ideas and see how AI is reshaping business. One observation? AI is no longer just a technology topic. It's becoming a business imperative. And apparently, everyone is an AI expert these days. Some even use it!
Speaking, Sharing, and Getting Some Energy Back.
I had the pleasure of speaking at the Industry Networking event organised by the Biomedical Engineering Society of Singapore (BMES) together with the NUS MedTech Student Society. Sharing my thoughts was fun. Getting challenged by an engaged and curious audience was even better. I probably left with more energy than I brought in.
Vietnam’s Tech Job Market Is Back. Unfortunately, So Is Everyone Else.
Vietnam’s tech job market is healthier again, with fresh investment and growing demand in AI, data, cloud and semiconductors. Getting hired, however, is not getting easier. Local talent is stronger, employers are pickier and half of Southeast Asia now wants to become the next tech hub.
