What it means to be a truly AI-native software company

297 · Kaushik Gopal · July 2, 2026, 2:54 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the concept of being an AI-native software company, emphasizing the need to rethink roles and eliminate barriers between teams for effective integration of AI in workflows. It outlines how the traditional roles of QA, PM, designers, and data scientists evolve into more AI-driven functions, ultimately redistributing tasks from engineers while suggesting three new roles for engineers. The post argues against merely automating existing roles with AI, advocating for a comprehensive shift in the organizational structure to fully leverage AI capabilities.