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Apr 16, 2026 · Industry Insights
How AI Is Quietly Shrinking the Role of Staff Engineers
A senior engineering VP’s budget spreadsheet sparked a deep dive into how AI tools are eroding the traditional responsibilities and cost justification of staff engineers, revealing shifting time allocations, emerging risks, and strategic actions engineers can take to stay indispensable.
AI impactIndustry trendsSoftware Engineering
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