I think SWEs will still be needed but to do higher level work. The thing is, there will be less SWEs per company.

Obviously I dont know ehat will happen, but my guess is that there will be more small companies highly specialized on specific niches.

If I switch to business mode, I think this is the best time to start a company because you have more leverage in your hands and also because the job market is and is going to be disrupted, at least for a while.