
The Rising Demand for Soft Skills in Engineering | LinkedIn’s VPE Aarathi Vidyasagar
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Embrace Bots and Soft Skills for Engineering Success
Bots are reshaping software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, with 13% of pull requests being bot-generated. Implementing effective management systems for these bot-generated pull requests can reduce review loads by over 6% and enhance security and compliance. Additionally, there's a rising demand for soft skills among engineers, with communication skills gaining significant traction across major markets. Engineers with strong soft skills not only see their value recognized but also experience faster promotions—13% quicker than their technically focused counterparts. Combining these insights highlights the dual importance of leveraging automation while fostering interpersonal skills in engineering teams.