Emerging techs a threat to software jobs: Vembu – Read
Samira Vishwas May 20, 2025 02:24 AM

BENGALURU: Zoho founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu cautioned software professionals against assuming continued dominance in the job market, warning that emerging technologies like large language models (LLMs) and advanced development tooling could “destroy a lot of software jobs .”

In a post on X, Vembu said, “The fact that software engineers get paid better than mechanical engineers or civil engineers or chemists or school teachers is not some birthright, and we cannot take that for granted, and we cannot assume it will last forever.”

He reminded that even customer demand is contingent: “The fact that customers pay for our products also cannot be taken for granted.” Vembu underscored the risk of complacency, quoting Intel’s Andy Grove, “Only the paranoid survive.”


The remarks come amid a broader shift in the software industry, where rapid advancements in generative AI are automating routine coding tasks. While companies are investing in AI to boost productivity, there are growing concerns about its implications on traditional engineering roles. Vembu previously voiced concerns about AI’s impact on employment and advocated for greater humility and adaptability in the tech sector.

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