Being an engineer will increasingly feel like being a logic designer, emphasizing the specification of intent over traditional coding skills.

Engineering roles will shift from 'bricklayers' to 'architects' as AI tools like Devin take on more coding tasks, allowing engineers to focus on higher-level design.

AI will enable engineers to focus on higher-level tasks, enhancing their roles as architects rather than just coders.

The evolution of programming may lead to a new class of engineers who operate at a higher level without needing to know all the low-level details, focusing more on user experience and interaction design.

The best engineers today are not just coders; they are also great product thinkers, business strategists, and designers, as the focus shifts from merely building to understanding what to build that adds value.

Engineers do much more than just write code; they review, test, debug, and design, which means we still need a significant number of engineers.

The shift in software engineering is towards orchestrating agents that write code, focusing more on reviewing code rather than handwriting it.

The future of engineering may involve a significant presence of AI agents like Archie, handling repetitive tasks and enhancing coordination among teams, while humans focus on more complex and creative aspects of engineering.

As AI tools handle more low-level programming tasks, the role of software designers will increasingly focus on higher-level design, making software design more important than ever.