Artificial Intelligence job, once offering up to €345,000, now struggling to find traction - a stark descent for an overhyped position.
In the not so distant past, the AI world was buzzing about a new job title – Prompt Engineer. This role was supposed to be the future, but it seems technology has taken a turn, leaving Prompt Engineer in the dust, according to the Wall Street Journal. Microsoft has indicated that other AI positions will take center stage in the next 12 to 18 months. The demand for Prompt Engineers is steadily declining, while AI trainers and security experts are the talk of the town.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) didn't just render some jobs obsolete – it created a flurry of fresh opportunities. Prompt Engineer was one of those new roles, with salaries reportedly reaching up to a whopping €345,000 a year. However, the hype surrounding Prompt Engineer has already been quashed, as per the Wall Street Journal.
Prompt Engineers are, theoretically, the masterminds behind the text blocks with instructions for AI tools like ChatGPT. They had become synonymous with the trickster role, known for coaxing the best results from AI. In 2024, Prompt Engineers were touted as being in high demand with such impressive paid packages.
But the tech landscape changes rapidly, and it appears Prompt Engineers are no longer in vogue. Microsoft reported that from a survey of 31,000 employees across 31 countries, AI trainers, AI data specialists, and AI security experts ranked far higher compared to Prompt Engineers. The job platform Indeed has also noted a sharp decline in search queries related to Prompt Engineering compared to the boom in 2023.
There are two primary reasons that have led to this decline:
- Modern chatbots are better at interpreting what users are trying to achieve with their search queries. They can ask follow-up questions or suggest topics if necessary, negating the need for Prompt Engineers.
- Companies are increasingly training their employees on how to use AI across various departments, making the role of a dedicated Prompt Engineer redundant in most cases.
As AI continues to grow and mature, the need for generalists with a versatile skillset, including development, ethics, and deployment, is escalating. While the skills of Prompt Engineers continue to hold relevance, standalone roles are shrinking as AI tooling adapts.
- The role of a Prompt Engineer, responsible for creating text blocks for AI tools like ChatGPT, was once highly sought after, offering salaries up to €345,000 annually.
- However, the demand for Prompt Engineers has decreased, as per the Wall Street Journal, due to advancements in AI technology.
- Modern chatbots are now capable of interpreting user queries without the need for Prompt Engineers, as they can ask follow-up questions or suggest topics.
- Companies are also training their employees on AI usage in various departments, making the role of a dedicated Prompt Engineer redundant in most cases.
- As AI continues to grow, the need for versatile professionals skilled in development, ethics, and deployment is increasing.
- Despite the declining demand for standalone Prompt Engineer roles, the skills they possess still hold relevance.
- In the future, AI trainers, AI data specialists, and AI security experts may take center stage, while the role of Prompt Engineer may continue to shrink as AI tooling adapts.
