Bloomberg Businessweek The Cutting Edge of Software Development in the AI Era
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Nov 10, 2025 Ryan J. Salva, Senior Director of Product at Google, discusses how AI is reshaping software development. He explains how AI assistants translate natural language into code, significantly speeding up iteration. With tools like Gemini CLI and Code Assist, engineers can experiment more freely. Salva also highlights changes in developer roles, focusing on systems thinking, and reassures that hiring remains strong despite evolving skill demands. He notes the potential for AI to modernize legacy systems, making development more efficient overall.
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AI Shifts Developers From Syntax To Value
- Developers use AI to convert natural language requirements into working code, shifting focus from syntax to product value.
- This shortens iteration cycles and lets teams experiment and learn far faster than before.
Widespread Daily AI Usage Among Engineers
- Google research shows roughly 90% of developers use AI daily and many spend about two hours a day with it.
- Ryan reports about 50% of Google's code today is being written by AI, dramatically increasing experimentation.
Adapt Hiring, Don't Panic About Job Loss
- Don't assume AI reduces hiring; instead, adapt job descriptions and recruit engineers with AI-era skills.
- Focus on hiring more engineers and product managers who can work effectively with AI tools.