AI Will Redefine Tech Jobs: Nandan Nilekani says coding won’t remain central role

Bengaluru: Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani today said that AI is rewriting the grammar of software development, and writing code will no longer be the central role for tech professionals.

Nilekani said that the entry of AI (Artificial Intelligence) will fundamentally disrupt traditional employment structures, particularly in India. He also hinted that AI continues to make rapid advancements in all sectors. New jobs will be created.

Faster Adoption Than Internet and Smartphones

AI, he said, is being adopted faster than any previous technological transition, from the Internet to smartphones, and is poised to fundamentally reshape how businesses operate.

“Talent will have to deal with a world where writing code will not be the goal. It will actually be about making AI work, orchestration, and those kinds of things,” Nilekani said at the Infosys Investor Day.

Enterprises Must Rethink Operating Models

“Customer journeys and operating models all have to change. Every enterprise must rethink how it operates.” While coding may decline, new jobs will be created.

The talent transformation is huge, he said, adding that there will be a need for AI engineers, forward deployment engineers, and forensic analysts—roles that did not exist a few years ago.