How a Senior Engineer at a $140M Startup “Vibe Codes” With AI — And Still Ships 40% Faster
Last Updated on October 18, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Nishad Ahamed
Originally published on Towards AI.
The secret isn’t magic. It’s a system.
A few weeks ago, a post on Reddit caught my eye. Someone had met a senior engineer at a $140M+ startup who claimed that 95% of his daily coding is “vibe coding.” The phrase alone sounds like something out of a late-night meme thread — but the results he described were undeniable: his team now ships features almost 40% faster than before, with fewer bottlenecks and surprisingly high code quality.
The article explores the concept of “vibe coding,” a method where engineers leverage AI to enhance their coding efficiency and creativity. By collaborating with AI tools, engineers can streamline their workflows, focusing more on the overall intent behind software features rather than getting bogged down by intricate coding details. This approach allows for faster project completion while maintaining quality, as human judgment and oversight remain integral to the development process. Ultimately, the shift suggests that AI is not replacing the need for skilled engineers but rather amplifying their capabilities, facilitating a new way of creating software that combines human insight and AI efficiency.
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