Moving from developer to CTO involved a significant reduction in coding time, focusing more on managing people and projects. This shift, while allowing for greater impact, resulted in a decline in personal satisfaction and dopamine levels associated with coding. The rise of AI-coding agents introduces new dynamics, enabling faster code production and better management, but there is concern regarding the emotional impact on managers who may struggle with feelings of motivation and job satisfaction in this new role.
As more developers transition into managerial roles, especially with the rise of AI assistance, there’s an increasing disconnect between the satisfaction derived from coding and the managerial responsibilities that dominate their time.
Being a CTO can lower the time spent writing code while allowing for greater impact by managing people, but it often leads to a significant drop in dopamine satisfaction associated with coding.
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