Software engineers are facing an 'identity crisis bordering on depression,' Menlo Ventures partner says

Software engineers are experiencing an 'identity crisis bordering on depression' due to AI-driven 'tokenmaxxing' in companies, according to Menlo Ventures partner Deedy Das. The divide between engineers relying on AI for code generation and those tasked with reviewing and fixing AI-generated code is fueling burnout and redefining job roles within engineering teams.