Dev Interrupted Why engineering leadership matters more than ever | Manoj Mohan
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Dec 16, 2025 Manoj Mohan, an engineering executive with experience at Intuit, Meta, and Apple, shares insights on the evolving role of leadership in tech. He argues that as AI becomes more integrated, the demand for strategic oversight is skyrocketing. Manoj outlines his '3GF' framework for responsible AI and stresses the importance of starting with customer pain points. He also discusses reducing developer toil through automation, and the necessity for leaders to cultivate daily learning and adaptability in the age of AI.
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Leadership Gains Importance With AI
- Engineering leadership becomes more critical as AI automates mundane tasks.
- Leaders must invest in big bets and creative decisions that AI cannot make.
AI As An Intern, Not A Replacement
- Treat AI code generation like an intern, not a replacement for engineers.
- AI freeing engineers from toil creates space for higher-impact, creative work.
More Access Raises Demand For Engineers
- Wider AI access increases demand and raises the need for engineering expertise.
- As everyone can 'vibe code', organizations will require more, not fewer, engineering skills.