\n<\/p>\n
Tech layoffs are hitting hard, with companies like Meta, Coinbase and Block slashing their workforce by thousands. Entry-level jobs have been particularly targeted, as much of the basic coding can now be done by AI. But here\u2019s the paradox: companies are actually hiring again\u2014they\u2019re just looking for mid- and senior-level engineers with AI skills who can manage AI agent teams and catch the coding errors that AI still makes.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne experienced engineer can have the output of a whole team,\u201d Chris Abbass, CEO of recruiting firm Talentful, told The Wall Street Journal<\/a>. Companies are also hiring for AI operations, AI maintenance and solutions engineers who implement AI systems and act as technical consultants.<\/p>\n Box CEO Aaron Levie says every bank, pharmaceutical company, and healthcare provider is now hiring people to implement AI agents. A new role is emerging: engineers who can wire up AI systems throughout a company\u2019s infrastructure. And companies aren\u2019t just looking for technical skills\u2014they\u2019re emphasizing soft skills like communication and collaboration as AI roles become more interpersonal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Tech layoffs are hitting hard, with companies like Meta, Coinbase and Block slashing their workforce by thousands. Entry-level jobs have been particularly targeted, as much of the basic coding can now be done by AI. But here\u2019s the paradox: companies are actually hiring again\u2014they\u2019re just looking for mid- and senior-level engineers with AI skills who can manage AI agent teams and catch the coding errors that AI still makes.<\/p>\n \u201cOne experienced engineer can have the output of a whole team,\u201d Chris Abbass, CEO of recruiting firm Talentful, told The Wall Street Journal<\/a>. Companies are also hiring for AI operations, AI maintenance and solutions engineers who implement AI systems and act as technical consultants.<\/p>\n Box CEO Aaron Levie says every bank, pharmaceutical company, and healthcare provider is now hiring people to implement AI agents. A new role is emerging: engineers who can wire up AI systems throughout a company\u2019s infrastructure. And companies aren\u2019t just looking for technical skills\u2014they\u2019re emphasizing soft skills like communication and collaboration as AI roles become more interpersonal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n