I've worked as a software engineer for 14 years. AI could cut junior jobs — but not the need for experienced engineers.

Manoj Aggarwal, a lead software engineer, says experienced engineers who embrace AI will continue to add value. Manoj Aggarwal Manoj Aggarwal says AI could reduce demand for junior software engineers. He shared how he spends time outside work experimenting with AI to keep up with the technology. He says experienced engineers who adapt to AI will continue to add value. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Manoj Aggarwal, a lead software engineer at a large software company who previously worked at Microsoft, Twitter, and Stripe. He's in his 30s and lives in California. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I've worked as a software engineer for 14 years at companies including Microsoft, Twitter, and Stripe — and I've seen how the job has changed. I think that in some ways, it's a fun time to be a software engineer.