Gartner Predicts 60% of Organizations Will Adopt Smaller Software Engineering Teams by 2029 Due to AI

Gartner forecasts that by 2029, 60% of organizations will implement smaller software engineering teams at scale, a significant increase from 15% in 2026. This shift is attributed to AI reshaping software engineering roles by automating routine tasks, allowing engineers to focus on complex problem-solving and innovation, leading to the emergence of 'tiny teams' that leverage both human and AI capabilities.