ATMs did not replace human tellers at banks; they freed them up to perform other duties.
If something like that plays out with SWEs then we probably become more like a technical product manager.
If something like that plays out with SWEs then we probably become more like a technical product manager.
You could also stretch out that analogy a little and draw a parallel for how AI can be seen in software engineering: both are tools that enhance, not diminish, human capabilities.
Calculators made complex calculations faster and more accurate, allowing for greater focus on higher-order problem-solving.
Similarly, I think AI that automates routine tasks can enable software engineers to concentrate on more complex, creative or strategic aspects of their work. I don't think they stop being software engineers, but they can do 'more' in a sense.