Agentic Engineering Roadmap

Author(s): Aqil Khan Originally published on Towards AI. Skills, Tools & Resources In 2025, developers experimented with AI agents. In 2026, organizations are hiring agentic engineers to build them at scale. What started as “vibe coding” — typing natural-language prompts and watching AI spin up code — has matured into a rigorous engineering discipline with its own principles, frameworks, certifications, and career paths. Agentic EngineeringThe article discusses the emerging field of agentic engineering, which focuses on creating AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and collaboration with humans. It outlines the foundational components of agentic systems, the transition of AI from experimental stages to production-grade applications, and the roadmap for individuals looking to enter this field. The piece highlights the need for strong programming skills and knowledge of specific frameworks and tools, offering a structured learning path to become effective in developing and managing agentic AI solutions. Read the full blog for free on Medium. Join thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. Join over 80,000 subscribers and keep up to date with the latest developments in AI. From research to projects and ideas. If you are building an AI startup, an AI-related product, or a service, we invite you to consider becoming a sponsor. Published via Towards AI