AI is changing how software gets built, and the engineers who get ahead aren't the ones who type the most code. They're the ones who know how to direct AI, catch what it gets wrong, and make smart calls about when to step in themselves. Emilie Schario, VP of Engineering at Anaconda and Co-Founder of Kilo Code, spends her days turning AI investment into engineering output that actually ships. In this conversation, she'll share what's working, what's overhyped, and how job seekers can position themselves as the kind of engineer teams want on staff as AI tools reshape the role.
Three takeaways:
- How to use AI coding tools effectively without running up unnecessary costs
- Where AI still falls short, and why human judgment remains the differentiator on a team
- What skills to highlight on your resume and in interviews to show you can work well alongside AI
Emilie Schario
Emilie Schario is VP of Engineering at Anaconda and Co-Founder of Kilo Code, which was acquired by Anaconda, where she focuses on turning AI investment into real engineering output. She operates at the intersection of AI tooling, engineering org design, and the day-to-day realities of running high-performing teams, helping organizations translate innovation into measurable impact.