Meta Announced Replacement of Mid-Level Engineers with AI in 2025
Mark Zuckerberg just made it official: Meta plans to use AI to replace layers of mid-level software engineers by 2025. What once sounded like a tech prediction is now policy from one of the world’s biggest tech employers.
In a January 2025 interview, Zuckerberg stated that Meta is actively working on AI systems capable of performing the tasks of mid-level engineers. And it’s not science fiction. It’s already happening. Tools like Devin, the world’s first autonomous AI software engineer, are independently writing, debugging, and deploying code to GitHub with little or no human oversight.
The Shift Is Underway
We’re watching a moment of convergence: big tech, AI automation, and market pragmatism colliding. Meta isn’t alone:
Google says over 25% of new code is already AI-generated.
Startups are being built by one founder and one AI.
Entry-level and mid-tier roles are shrinking fast.
Zuckerberg put it plainly: within months, AI copilots will drive product development, while humans will take on higher-order thinking roles—if they're prepared to.
What This Means for You
The AI revolution isn’t about replacing people. It’s about replacing outdated job structures. Those who train and manage AI agents will lead. Those who don’t? They risk becoming the ones replaced.
At Dectec, we believe in a simple principle: don’t just use AI—own it. The future of work will belong to creators and professionals who:
Build personal AI twins trained on their expertise
Automate redundant tasks so they can focus on innovation
Participate directly in the $15T AI-driven economy by turning their knowledge into assets
Own Your AI—Before It Owns You
Forget asking "What job do I want?" The real question is: "What AI do I want working for me?"
The revolution isn't waiting. The question is: will you be replaced, or will you lead?
