I agree that software engineers need to understand the product and take more responsibility in its definition. I believe this has regressed compared to early p

I agree that software engineers need to understand the product and take more responsibility in its definition. I believe this has regressed compared to early professional programming norms as computers and especially smart phones have become staples in everyday life. I also think current ways of working have enabled bad product management. That said, good product management is still worth its weight in gold. Someone who is willing to put in the work in terms of analyzing user behavior, has good UX instincts and respect for engineering can add a lot of value and magnify the impact of the team. It’s rare, but definitely a force magnifier for the team.