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Software engineer fears AI obsolescence after 15 years in the field

A seasoned software engineer with 15 years of experience is expressing significant anxiety about AI's increasing capabilities, fearing job obsolescence. The engineer notes how AI tools like Claude can now connect to project management systems, generate code, and even perform code reviews, often with more context than a human developer. This rapid advancement is causing distress about future job security and the potential need to pivot to less desirable work, despite efforts to maintain a positive mindset. AI

IMPACT Highlights growing concerns among experienced professionals about AI's potential to automate complex tasks and displace human workers.

RANK_REASON User expresses personal opinion and anxiety about AI's impact on their profession.

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Software engineer fears AI obsolescence after 15 years in the field

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/alejomos ·

    15 years as a software engineer, and AI is making me feel obsolete. How are you coping?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’m a software engineer with over 15 years of experience, and lately I’ve been feeling super anxious about AI. I feel more and more sidelined every day. Claude connects to Jira, reads the ticket, comes up with a plan that is usually spot on, writ…