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title: "Will AI Agent Replace Human Software Test Engineer ?  #executeautomation #aitesting #smartbear"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/will-ai-agent-replace-human-software-test-engineer-executeautomation-aitesting-smartbear-qvqnihqyw
source_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-PbRzhPQPE
type: video:youtube
source: "Execute Automation"
published: 2026-06-27T06:20:07.170Z
updated: 2026-06-27T06:20:47.195Z
reading_time: 1
upvotes: 0
comments: 0
language: en
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# Will AI Agent Replace Human Software Test Engineer ?  #executeautomation #aitesting #smartbear

**[Execute Automation](https://daily.dev/sources/executeautomation)** · 1 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A discussion between testing professionals on whether AI agents will replace software test engineers. The consensus is that roles won't disappear but will evolve — test engineers will shift from writing automation to managing AI agents, acting as 'agent managers' who ensure coverage and oversee AI-driven testing workflows. The framing is optimistic, viewing it as co-authoring with AI rather than replacement.

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