'Prompt engineering' is one of the hottest jobs in generative AI. Here's how it works.

• Prompt engineers are experts who write prose — rather than code — to test AI chatbots.
• Their job is to identify the AI's errors and hidden capabilities so developers can address them.
• Many companies are hiring prompt engineers, though some academics question the need for them.

Looking for a job in tech's hottest field? Knowing how to talk to chatbots may get you hired as a prompt engineer for generative AI.