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An Anthropic engineer argued that conventional coding interviews no longer effectively measure a candidate's real-world ability, given how widely AI coding assistants are now used in actual software development. The claim centers on the idea that interview formats have not kept pace with how engineers work day-to-day with AI tools.
A hiring manager who says they have conducted more than a thousand interviews describes a practice of ending each session by offering the candidate direct, opinionated feedback rather than leaving the exchange one-sided. They ask permission first, then detail both strengths and concerns, and invite other interviewers on the panel to do the same, turning the interview into a two-way conversation.
An engineering leader argues that as companies route entry-level coding tasks to AI agents, fewer juniors get the hands-on experience needed to become senior engineers. He compares the looming shortage of experienced engineers to the recent DRAM chip shortage, where demand outpaced supply that couldn't be scaled quickly. He says senior engineers themselves now bear responsibility for deliberately training replacements rather than letting AI erase the bottom of the career ladder.
Hiring Lab data shows software engineering job postings have risen 15% since 2025, with 71% of that growth concentrated in roles for experienced engineers who now also oversee AI-assisted development work. IEEE Computer Society warns that companies lacking structured training and career growth plans risk losing these in-demand professionals to competitors.