“David J. Malan, a computer science professor at Harvard University, told Business Insider that AI tools could be a plus for aspiring software engineers who know how to leverage them.
“'In the near term, AI is posed to amplify the impact of individual software engineers,' Malan said. 'Consider just how many more features they can implement, how many more bugs they can fix if they have a virtual assistant by their side.'
“Malan also advised job seekers to continue building up their portfolio of projects if they haven't already.
“Working on your own projects, he said, could come in handy during interviews when employers want to see how candidates approach problems.
“'Continuing one's education beyond school, whether formally or informally, forever expanding your own knowledge and skills, can certainly help too,' Malan said. 'There will always be something new to learn.'“