Is the AI Impact on Engineering Jobs a Threat or an Opportunity?

The AI impact on engineering jobs is no longer a distant theory, it’s happening right now. As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in design tools, data analysis, and documentation processes, engineers across disciplines are asking: is this the next leap forward or a warning sign of displacement?

With real-world data from Microsoft’s Copilot study now shedding light on how AI is actually being used in engineering workflows, it’s clear that the conversation has shifted from hype to hard evidence. The challenge isn’t whether engineers will be replaced—but how their roles will evolve.