Software Engineer in 2027? AI, Layoffs & Job Market Reality | Microsoft Engineer

Try Explain by Scrimba for free https://scrimba.com/explain?via=TechnicalSuneja (save 20% on Scrimba Pro with my link) In this episode, we sit down with Kushal Vijay to talk about his journey from college and freelancing to becoming a Software Engineer at Microsoft. We discuss DSA, projects, startup vs Big Tech, what makes a strong engineer, and how AI is changing the way developers learn and work. Kushal also shares his thoughts on AI agents, future tech roles, and what students should focus on to stay relevant in 2027 and beyond. If you’re a student, developer, or working professional trying to grow in tech, this conversation is worth watching till the end. ⭐ Learn Web Development + AI & Upgrade Your Coding Skills 👉 https://codecompile.ai/ 🚀 Need Career Guidance ? Book a 1:1 Call 👉 https://topmate.io/technical_suneja 🚀 Connect with me no WhatsApp 👉 https://bit.ly/3DplO4m 👍 Hit 5,000 Likes for more inspiring podcasts like this! 🔔 Subscribe to Technical Suneja for more tech, career & AI content. 📱 Connect with Kushal Vijay : @KushalVijay 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushalvijay/ ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚀 Learning & Career Resources 👉 Subscribe: @TechnicalSuneja 👉 Join Web Community: https://learn.codecompile.ai/web/login 👉 Microsoft Preparation Sheet:- https://interviewsolver.com/interview-questions/microsoft 👉 1:1 Career Guidance:- https://topmate.io/technical_suneja 👉 Resume Format :- https://bit.ly/40T0KwX 👉 Connect with me on Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/sunejaajay/ 👉 Connect with me on Linkedin :- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaysuneja/ ⏰ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Podcast Highlights & Teaser 01:48 - Introduction: Tech Careers in 2027 03:50 - Meet Kushal Vijay: Microsoft Engineer 05:00 - How His Coding Journey Started 07:10 - College Admissions, JEE & NIT Journey 08:50 - Lower-Middle-Class Background & Family Support 11:00 - How He Started Earning in College 11:40 - Scrimba AI Explain 12:45 - First Income & Lessons from College 14:35 - Competitive Programming & DSA Roadmap 17:40 - Why DSA Still Matters 18:50 - Development, Hackathons & Freelancing 20:50 - Off-Campus Hiring & Microsoft Journey 22:50 - Microsoft Interview Process Explained 25:45 - Microsoft Internship & Emotional Success Story 28:40 - Freelancing Experience & Career Growth 30:00 - DSA vs Projects vs Problem-Solving 31:25 - Startup vs Microsoft: Where Should You Work? 34:00 - Average vs Exceptional Software Engineers 37:10 - How to Start a Career in AI 39:30 - AI Coding Tools & Developer Skills 41:00 - Writing Code vs Reviewing AI-Generated Code 43:40 - AI Operators vs Real AI Engineers 44:55 - Building AI Agents with JavaScript 46:10 - Advice for Junior Developers in the AI Era 48:50 - Why Deep Expertise Matters 50:25 - 5 High-Demand AI Roles for 2027 53:20 - Will AI Replace Software Engineers? 55:20 - Career Advice for Freshers in 2027 56:55 - DSA, System Design & AI-Powered Development 58:00 - Rapid Fire: Skills & Career Choices 58:35 - One Skill AI Can Never Replace 60:00 - Consistency, Sacrifice & Career Success 61:35 - Final Advice & Closing Thoughts 1. Software Engineer in 2027? AI, Layoffs & Job Market Reality | Microsoft Engineer 2. How to Get a Software Engineering Job in 2027? Microsoft Engineer's Roadmap 3. Coding Jobs खत्म हो जाएंगी? The Reality of Software Engineering in 2027 4. Microsoft Engineer Reveals How to Crack High-Paying Tech Jobs in 2027! ⭐ Tags SoftwareEngineering, AI, ArtificialIntelligence, CodingJobs, TechJobs, ITJobs, FutureOfWork, AIJobs, SoftwareEngineer, DeveloperCareer, TechCareers, CareerGrowth, FutureSkills, GenerativeAI, AgenticAI, Coding, Programming, DSA, SystemDesign, Microsoft, KushalVijay , frontend developer, full stack developer, software engineer, AI for developers, AI in web development, future of web development, web development 2027, frontend jobs 2027, software engineering 2027 #ai #coding #jobs