Hiring

On interviewing engineers, reading real signal from candidates, and deciding who to bet on.

Illustrated developer examining glowing AI-generated code with a magnifying glass

Perspectives AUG 26, 2026 9 Min Read

5 Skills Junior Developers Need in the AI Era

Here are five really important skills that junior developers should focus on now that AI can write code: verifying answers, clarifying vague requests, developing clear mental models, quickly adapting to new projects, and confidently assessing their work.

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Engineer with a laptop beside a dashboard scoring verification, judgment, and depth, titled "Rebuilding Junior Hiring"

Perspectives AUG 19, 2026 8 Min Read

Coding Stopped Being the Hard Part: How We Rebuilt Junior Hiring

When AI generates clean code in seconds, coding tests often don't reflect true skills. That's why we've redesigned junior technical interviews to better assess verification, judgment, and depth, giving a more accurate picture of a candidate's abilities.

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