we've shifted to focusing way more on problem-solving ability during interviews rather than just coding skills
still do technical screens but now we give people access to AI tools during the process - because that's how they'll actually work. want to see how they break down problems, ask the right questions, and iterate on solutions
honestly the candidates who can effectively use AI to solve complex problems are often better hires than people who can code from scratch but struggle with ambiguous requirements
the key is testing for engineering thinking, not just programming syntax
still do technical screens but now we give people access to AI tools during the process - because that's how they'll actually work. want to see how they break down problems, ask the right questions, and iterate on solutions
honestly the candidates who can effectively use AI to solve complex problems are often better hires than people who can code from scratch but struggle with ambiguous requirements
the key is testing for engineering thinking, not just programming syntax