Meet the software engineers who aren’t letting AI push them out
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As AI-driven layoffs accelerate and tech companies attribute workforce reductions to automation, some software engineers are choosing to stay in the field by doubling down on skills AI cannot replicate: product sense, architectural judgment, customer empathy, and deep problem-solving. Developers like Clive Dsouza, Roman Martynenko, and Gabriela Moreira share how they're integrating LLMs and AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor) to automate rote tasks while preserving human judgment for high-level decisions. The consensus: LLMs are a multiplier, not a replacement, and engineers who combine strong fundamentals with effective AI usage will remain indispensable.
