I remember being that kid in high school who ran math and logical problems hard which contributed to me being very technical and to learn to push through painful mental challenges on the regular. Out of most of my graduating class there were not many of us that went on to become engineers for a reason because it isn't easy work by any means and I'm guessing is quite draining for people who don't use their brain like we do.

So while AI will change the industry I don't see any reputable company firing the smartest ones in the room for junior level intelligence.

Even with it advancing someone has to be responsible for when it screws up which we know it will.