Vibe coding is a real job now

A woman works at a desk with dual monitors during remote work in a home office in Auch, Gers, France, February 13, 2026. The workstation includes a laptop, phone and office items illustrating everyday telework routines.

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• More people are vibe coding full-time without knowing programming languages.
• Some vibe-coding platforms like Lovable are hiring professional vibe coders.
• Vibe coding can pose challenges if gaps in technical knowledge lead to rickety software.