I just recently got into Steve Howe. He's considered one of, if not the best guitarist of all time and I came across a quote he had that said something like he wished guitarists would focus on being musicians. Same thing as coders to engineers.
I've come across more technically able programmers than I am. But they aren't better engineers. And a lot of that is because I'm an entrepreneur and have a marketing secondary background as well.
So many companies discount non coding skillsets that actually make one an engineer in my opinion.
They hire the butcher instead of the chef and then wonder why it tastes like shit when it's cooked.
Just a minor note. Howe is good, one of the best yes, but Paco De Lucia reigns far above them all.
Here an example of his playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C97H_HvBjPA
30 years playing guitar, I believe I can recognize masters, but this guy is just wow.