Career Blueprint

For decades, software engineering was considered one of the safest, highest-paying careers in the world. But today, AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code are changing how software is built — and who gets hired.

So the big question is: Is software engineering still a good career in the age of AI?

In this episode of Career Blueprint, Carey O’Connor breaks down how artificial intelligence is reshaping software engineering and discusses software engineering jobs today with Mustafa Ali.

Mustafa leads Twilio’s self-service and product-led growth initiatives and brings a unique perspective as both a trained engineer and strategic operator. Together, they explore:

✔ How AI coding assistants are changing daily engineering work
✔ Whether “vibe coding” can replace traditional coding skills
✔ How AI is impacting hiring and entry-level roles
✔ The real skills future engineers need
✔ How students should invest 5 hours a week to stay competitive
✔ What Mustafa would do differently if starting in today’s AI era

This episode goes beyond headlines and fear-based job lists. Instead, it explains how software engineering actually works, why coding is only part of the job, and what still makes human engineers essential — even as AI writes more of the code.

Whether you’re a student considering computer science, a recent graduate struggling in today’s job market, or a working engineer trying to stay relevant, this episode will help you understand where the profession is headed — and how to adapt with confidence.

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