Yes

If software engineering is an engine, communication skills are a steering wheel:

No matter how strong the former, without the latter you probably won't end up where you wanted.

Software development is rarely a solo activity. You will need to communicate with other developers, product managers, designers, and non-technical stakeholders.

yes... communication skills matter just to get the job...hr are full of people's persons, and people's persons love communication skills... like, they like those a lot, and those who don't they don't

I think that they're essential.

I’ve found that communication skills can make or break even the best coders. Writing clean code is one thing, but if you can’t explain decisions, share context, or align with teammates and stakeholders, projects drift and good ideas get lost.

Curious if others here have seen companies actively train engineers in communication, or if it’s still something people are expected to figure out for themselves?