Annie Vella discusses the evolving role of software engineers in the age of AI, introducing the concept of 'supervisory engineering work' where engineers focus on directing AI, evaluating its output, and correcting errors. She highlights the need to redefine engineering roles as automation becomes more prevalent, drawing parallels with studies on supervisory control in other fields, and emphasizes investing in skills and training for this new work dynamic. Vella advocates for a systematic redesign of software engineering tasks to better integrate automation.