The importance of soft skills for software engineers is on the rise, according to Patrick Dreish from Anthropic, who spoke at an AI conference in Sofia. While technical expertise has been paramount, Dreish highlighted the growing need for adaptability and openness to new tools as technology evolves rapidly. He reassured that the demand for software engineers will persist over the next three years, though their roles may shift from execution to overseeing AI-driven processes. Dreish’s visit to Sofia, at the invitation of the Bulgarian Association of Software Companies, underscores Bulgaria’s emerging role in the global AI landscape.

