“This is how all programming will be conducted by the end of this year… And if you're not doing it, you're just walking in a race.” - Steve Yegge

That line stuck with me. Not because it was dramatic, but because it felt accurate.
 

A year ago, I was writing every function by hand, testing loops, chasing bugs. Today, I still debug - but half the time, the code wasn’t even typed by me. I prompt it. I guide it. And it works.
 

Welcome to the world of vibe coding jobs.

What Are Vibe Coding Jobs?

Vibe coding jobs are roles where you build software with AI instead of doing it all yourself. It’s not about replacing developers. It’s about amplifying them.
 

Think of it like conducting an orchestra. You don’t play every instrumentyou direct. And the better your prompts, your architectural decisions, your understanding of what makes code tick, the better the outcome.
 

Companies now want this skill. Some even make it non-negotiable.

Why Vibe Coding Is Becoming a Requirement

Tools like GPT-4, Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf are changing the game. AI can now:

• Build a CRUD app from scratch
• Refactor legacy code
• Write tests in seconds
• Translate codebases across languages

And it’s not just solo hackers using this. Startups like Domu Technology are offering $150,000+ salaries for developers fluent in vibe coding. Other teams like Bree and Chatlyn are prioritizing these skills even above formal degrees.

Core Skills You Need for Vibe Coding Jobs
 

1. Learn the Right Tools

Here’s what I use every week:

• Cursor: A VS Code fork with built-in AI prompting. You can literally ask it to "add authentication" and it does.
• Claude or GPT-4: For complex architectural work or hard-to-debug code.
• Windsurf: Handles broader project-level tasks across your repo.
• Copilot: Great for autocompleting as you type, though not always production-level.

If you're starting, I recommend using ChatGPT to build small things. Then graduate to Cursor.
 

2. Prompt Engineering

The secret sauce. You don’t write perfect prompts on day onebut you get better. Here’s what works for me:

• Be explicit: “Build a Next.js login page using Supabase for auth.”
• Guide versioning: “Now refactor this to Typescript and add inline comments.”
• Give it structure: “Use Tailwind CSS, avoid external UI libraries.”

You’re not telling it what to do. You’re collaborating.
 

3. Solid System Understanding

Just because AI wrote the function doesn’t mean it’s good. I’ve caught:

• Async bugs
• Memory leaks
• SQL queries with injection flaws

So yes, vibe coding jobs expect you to think like a real engineer. Architecture, optimization, and security still matter.

Who’s Hiring for Vibe Coding Jobs?

Startups

• Domu Technology (USA): $150K+ plus equity. You prompt AI for over 50% of the code.
• Bree (Canada): CA$220K ceiling. AI-first product builds with full-stack tools.
• Chatlyn (Europe): AI-generated UI flows for the hospitality space.
   

Agencies & Tech Teams

• OWOW (Netherlands): Looking for frontend vibe coders to build faster than traditional teams.
• DV8 Infosystems (US): Entry-level positions with AI fluency as the only requirement.
   

Freelance & Remote Roles

• $30-$50/hour roles on Upwork and Replit.

Projects where MVPs are expected in days, not weeks.

Real Salary Ranges (2025)

• US: $120,000 to $200,000/year
• Canada: CA$100K to CA$220K
• Europe: €43,000 to €70,000/year
• Freelance: $15 to $50/hour

Equity, remote-first setups, and flexible deliverables are increasingly common.

How to Start

1. Build in public. Share what you're creating with AI tools.
2. Use free versions of Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
3. Practice giving detailed prompts and editing the output.
4. Write case studies or blog posts. Employers love real examples.

I posted a small project on GitHuban AI-built to-do app with login. Within two weeks, I had a freelance inquiry.

Final Thoughts
Vibe coding jobs aren’t futuristicthey’re here. They're not only for senior devs, either. If you can ship, communicate clearly, and navigate AI toolsyou’re ready.

Let AI help. You’ll still bring the vision, the architecture, the judgment. But now, you get there faster. Smarter. With less grunt work.
 

The era of vibe coding has arrived. I’m in. Are you?

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