Don’t let AI erase the next generation of dev leaders

As AI threatens entry-level engineering tasks, companies are reducing junior developer hiring, creating a gap in the talent pipeline. Without juniors gaining experience now, we'll lack senior engineers to lead teams in the future. The solution is redefining junior roles for an AI-powered world. Junior Engineer 2.0 must understand AI capabilities, develop strong communication skills, and adapt to changing technologies. Leaders should view AI as complementing junior talent, ensuring the next generation can grow into leadership roles AI cannot fill.