Tech jobs numbers show positive growth for sector
“People are really embracing AI right now, and they know that they need technology professionals to do so,” CEO says.
“People are really embracing AI right now, and they know that they need technology professionals to do so,” CEO says.
But not every organization is a good candidate for smaller engineering teams.
Contrary to popular belief, the software engineering industry hasn’t imploded due to the rise of AI automation.
According to Ashby, the average technical hire required 23.3 hours of total interview time by Q1 2026.
“We have a be-kind-or-leave mentality. So, if you’re not kind, honestly, you’re not going to be working here,” one exec says.
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