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Is software development still a safe career in 2026? With AI reshaping the industry, many developers are starting to feel uncertain about their future.

In this video, we break down two viable paths for mid to senior developers to stay relevant.

Chapters: 
0:00 Intro
0:52 The Squeeze
2:14 The 1st Path
3:14 The 2nd Path
7:33 Why Rust?
8:34 Final thoughts

Let's Get Rusty

AI is automating the 'middle layer' of software development — CRUD apps, basic APIs, glue code — putting junior and mid-level developers at risk. Two viable career paths remain for senior engineers: becoming an AI orchestrator who directs AI systems, or going lower down the stack into systems programming. The author argues systems programming is the stronger long-term bet due to zero error tolerance, strict regulatory requirements (e.g., DO-178C for aerospace), and legal accountability that AI cannot satisfy. Rust is highlighted as the language of choice for this transition, with adoption by Microsoft, AWS, Google, and the Linux kernel. The post ends with a pitch for a paid Rust training program called the Rust Live Accelerator.

If you’re a senior engineer, watch this…

Fear fueled advertisements. Nice 😎

Antrophic is still hiring devs at ~$320K, and surprisingly, it says, “**Minimum education: **Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience” and “**Minimum years of experience: **Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position.” Makes me think, “Is engineering solved?”

Summary: The entire video is a setup to sell his course

Fair enough, but is system programming likely to offer many available positions?

Dude do you even know what Software Engineering or Development really is ?! Those who don’t know they mistakenly assume it is “writing”, “scripting”, “coding” code. The same way you could say aircraft engineering is drawing drafts on paper or creating 3D models – bloody NO! Another shitty video with another shitty advice.