The changing nature of our jobs
17 bookmarks ยท March 30, 2026
This week we're diving into the seismic shifts reshaping tech: AI is fundamentally changing what makes a great engineer, how teams are structured, and which founders deserve backing. From "vibe coding" tools to new team models orchestrating AI agents, we're watching the industry rewire itself in real time.
โ The case for backing AI-Native 1st time founders instead of SaaS-minded 2nd time founders
Young founders (18-25) building agentic systems from scratch with zero legacy constraints may deliver more value than seasoned entrepreneurs retrofitting AI into existing playbooks. This represents a genuine mental model shift, not just incremental improvement.
by Brian Requarthhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7441835977809211393
โ Jevons Paradox in Real Time: AI Makes Software Projects Affordable
AI is lowering the cost barrier for new software projects, enabling more builders to create solutions that were previously too expensive. This mirrors the historical Jevons Paradox where efficiency increases total consumption.
by Aaron Leviehttps://x.com/i/web/status/2036832183131033977
โ What Makes a Good Engineer Has Fundamentally Changed
Engineering skills and priorities are shifting in the AI era. The qualities that defined great engineers in the past may no longer be the primary drivers of success.
by Garry Tanhttps://x.com/i/web/status/2036621381694267679
โ Building High-Performing Teams: From Eight People to Two With AI
AI agents can dramatically reduce team size, but the real challenge is building and training these AI agents effectively. Team structure decisions should focus on people first, not technology.
by Luiza Ribeirohttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7442895929940144128
โ The Pirate-Architect Model: A New Engineering Team Structure
A hybrid team structure combining agile, entrepreneurial builders with structured architectural oversight offers a new approach to organizing engineering teams in the AI era.
by Dan Shipperhttps://x.com/i/web/status/2035842017553465814
Tech Job Market Trends in Early 2026: Growth Signals Emerging
Early 2026 shows positive indicators for tech hiring despite recent market volatility. Growth signals suggest renewed opportunity for builders and engineers.
by Lenny Rachitskyhttps://x.com/i/web/status/2036483059407810640
GitHub's Default Opt-In for AI Training: Key Implications
GitHub is making AI training opt-in by default, affecting how developer code is used to train models. Developers should review their privacy and data preferences.
by Gergely Oroszhttps://x.com/i/web/status/2037513643630141623
The Fake AI Consultant Problem: Selling ChatGPT as Expertise
Some consultants are rebranding basic ChatGPT usage as specialized AI expertise, creating a market of fake credentials. Builders should be skeptical of AI consulting claims without proven results.
by AskBrunfhttps://x.com/i/web/status/2037139464426803541
Claude Enterprise Rate Limits Depleting Faster Than Expected
Anthropic's Claude Enterprise tier is seeing unexpectedly rapid rate limit consumption, signaling strong adoption and potential capacity constraints for enterprise users.
by Oฤuz Bhttps://x.com/i/web/status/2036840795798466620
Meta's Manus AI: $2B Investment Shipped in Seven Weeks
Meta is rapidly deploying significant capital into Manus AI, demonstrating aggressive speed-to-market in the AI infrastructure space despite massive investment scale.
by Machinahttps://x.com/i/web/status/2037274146359672989
Using AI for Security Audits, Then Adding Human Malice
Explores how AI can assist with security audits while considering adversarial scenarios where humans deliberately introduce malicious elements to test system robustness.
by Avelino Morgantihttps://x.com/i/web/status/2038262718923264103
Industry-Specific AI Services: A Cheat Sheet for 25 Sectors
Quick reference guide mapping AI service applications across 25 different industries, helping builders understand where and how AI solutions fit in specific verticals.
by Luke Piercehttps://x.com/i/article/2036413883930337280
Pure TypeScript Text Measurement Without DOM
Technique for measuring text dimensions in TypeScript without relying on DOM APIs, enabling accurate UI layout calculations in non-browser environments.
https://x.com/i/web/status/2037713766205608234
Why Designers Are Losing Ground in Tech Organizations
Analysis of declining designer influence in tech companies and the structural factors contributing to design's reduced seat at the leadership table.
by cameronmollhttps://x.com/i/web/status/2036817456845451491
Paper Snapshot: Paste Live Websites as Editable Layers
Design tool feature allowing designers to capture live websites and convert them into editable design layers for faster prototyping and iteration.
https://x.com/i/web/status/2036485780961669214
Omma: AI Platform for 3D, Web, and App Development
All-in-one AI-powered creation platform supporting 3D modeling, web design, and app development in a unified environment.
https://x.com/i/web/status/2036517448112021863