Interview with Claude Code's creator and leader Boris Cherny on the vanishing role of "software engineer," the potential for AI to generate more jobs than it eliminates, and additional insights (Casey Newton/Platformer)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 27 2026
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Source: Techmeme
Disappearance of Title: The title "software engineer" is becoming less common in the industry, reflecting changes in job roles and expectations.
Impact of AI on Jobs: Boris Cherny from Anthropic discusses the dual impact of AI, suggesting it may create more jobs than it eliminates, despite concerns about automation leading to job losses.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
