Learn how to effectively manage and mentor AI agents in software development by treating them like junior developers rather than simple tools in this 19-minute conference talk. Discover practical strategies for integrating AI agents into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) while adopting a tech lead mindset to maximize their potential. Explore how proper AI agent management transforms both individual coding practices and broader software engineering approaches, with insights on turning automated assistants into genuine productivity multipliers. Gain actionable advice for supervising AI agents throughout the development process and understand how effective AI collaboration reshapes software engineering at micro and macro levels.