Sebastian Kline’s Post

It's interesting to see how working in tech has transitioned from the safest to the most insecure job. Even developers don't feel safe. It's also become one of the most exploiting market of highly educated people. One thing that we have learned since pandemic, is that many CEO's and Founders are unprepared to run a company in difficult situations. They lack the experience and the human touch to keep the boat sailing. Usually the only focus is immediate money. So many irrational decisions taken in the heat of the moment where people are treated as stocks and shares to be bought and sold. And a few months later re-bought and re-sold again. And yet, so many talented people around. So many positive skilled people with good intentions who don't deserve this hiring/firing nightmare every year. #startupbusiness #tech #hiring #layoffs

Assembling a Stellar Squad 🌟 Every fledgling enterprise needs a cracking team to turn their visions into success. But, navigating the hiring maze can be a bit of a pickle, especially with the purse strings tight in the early days. Sussing out which roles are critical and what to pay them can be quite the conundrum. Still, it’s vital to pinpoint the positions that will catapult GROWTH. If you're piecing together a tech venture, snagging first-rate engineering talent should be top of the list. We’re talking software developers, product designers, or technical leads. And, don’t overlook the powerhouse non-tech players like customer success and sales gurus. Plus, dangling a competitive wage or the chance of a stake in the business might just lure the stars you’re after. #StartupLife #HiringWisdom #TeamBuilding ✨🚀🔍

The last time I checked https://layoffs.fyi/, 93 tech companies had laid off nearly 25,000 employees this year alone. For many engineers, the prevailing thought was that AI trends and shifting market dynamics wouldn't touch their jobs. But the truth is, from fresh college grads to seasoned executives, this disruption is very real. After numerous conversations with friends recently, it's clear the shift is unsettling. However, I believe now is the prime time to step off the linear growth path and embrace transformation. Key insights from these discussions: - Embrace the Shift: This isn't just another incremental change, like adding a new API with extra features. It's a fundamental disruption of your daily workflow. - Efficiency in Engineering: The time spent on software engineering tasks, like code refactoring and debugging, is set to decrease significantly. In fact, there's now an opportunity to avoid technical debt proactively. - Purposeful Coding: Engineers will continue to code but with a more refined focus. The emphasis will transition from mundane, repetitive tasks to the development of business logic and distinctive code patterns. AI co-pilots will not only expedite experimentation but also serve as integral assistants throughout the entire workflow process. - Beyond Coding: The era of just writing code is fading. The future calls for engineers to unleash their creativity, stepping beyond their comfort zones to piece together innovative 'Lego blocks', crafting not just code, but complete, ingenious solutions. - Re-skilling for the Future: We all face a choice: either reintegrate into hands-on tasks, now augmented by AI, or conduct a gap analysis, define a goal, and start bridging that gap immediately. - Ride the Wave: Now's the time to dive in! I'm hosting a 'Tech Lounge' session next week. If you're interested, please DM me. #engineering #layoffs #ai

There were eighteen more major tech #layoffs last week impacting almost 1200 people. Google's parent Alphabet Inc. had a third round of cuts in their #recruitment team. Airtable's second round hit, affecting 237 people - mostly product and sales staff targeting small clients as it shifts to bigger accounts. At the same time, the demand for experienced #engineers is continuing to grow. I talk to people every day who are struggling to find Senior engineers. If that describes you, please reach out! FullStack Labs can help you get the people you need and have them onboarded with you within the next few weeks. People are moving around quickly, reach out today. If you are #opentowork , please ping me. We are aggressively #hiring experienced software engineers in the Americas. Ideogram prompt: "The people who were laid off last week and now need to find a new job., cinematic, painting"

💥 Another Partnership signed today and ready to go live on Monday. 💜 We are supporting an Engineering team of an existing In Product partner to hire TWO new roles. ✅We are so pleased to be growing our partnership with this business after completing TWO Product Design hires earlier this quarter with them. ✅This business is invested in hiring and has taken the time to develop a fantastic candidate experience. ✅You will be working on a Product that saves lives, drastically improves quality of life, and allows you to work closely with users and invest in research. They have reached profitability, and have built sustainable partnerships to allow them to innovate and develop their product offering further. 👀Keep your eyes peeled for the full role releases on Monday. #digitalproduct #development #engineering #javscript #startup #hiring

Listen, that whole "4 million developer shortage by 2025" stat isn't meant to scare you. It's a wake-up call, because your competitors are already adapting. CTOs, Development Leads... I get it. Deadlines pile up, but every open tech role feels like an impossible puzzle. It's tempting to grab 'good enough' talent just to fill the seats – but that leads to burnout, costly mistakes, and projects limping over the finish line. Here's the thing: 2024 demands smarter hiring. There ARE overlooked talent pools, ways to streamline the process, and cost-conscious scaling strategies that bring in top-notch developers. (Seriously!) If you're tired of "the old way" yielding mediocre results, let's chat. Ready to get unstuck? #ctocommunity #developerhiring

“My software developer is holding my code hostage.” “I need an outside expert to tell me if my dev shop is building with security and scalability in mind.” “Is what my ex-CTO built even worth negotiating over?” Finding, hiring, and trusting the right talent is a significant challenge, especially if you do not have a technical background and you’re hiring software developers. Whether you’re a startup founder or on the business side of big tech projects, you need to understand the landscape can be a minefield. There are many imposters, varying levels of quality, and few certifications to use as litmus. As I’ve watched over the past two decades of my career, It’s incredibly easy to get hoodwinked. I don’t want that for you. In this week’s episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Joshua Goldstein, Co-Founder of Underdog.io and Delightful Jobs to chat: ➡️ Why the economy seems to be doing well but big tech is still doing layoffs ➡️ Forcing your people back into the office will severely limit your talent pool ➡️ The BIG opportunity for non-tech companies and public sector organizations to hire top talent In the comments, I link directly to the conversation with Josh [Aside: if you want to be the smartest person in the room, follow me here on LinkedIn.] #TheFutureIsComingOn #openforopportunities #softwareengineering #softwaredesign #startups #techtrends

The major roles affected by the tech layoffs are - Middle management and support roles - Routine coding and software development jobs - Level 1 technical support - Conventional system administration jobs - IT asset management roles - Junior employees in finance, legal, and human resources - Employees in metaverse projects - Junior employees within the recruiting team - Junior UX designers - Junior HR professionals - Junior Product designers The takeaway being, role that can either be automated with AI or combined with other roles with the use of AI are getting laid-off. #tech #techlayoffs #layoffs #ai

💥 Another Partnership signed today and ready to go live on Monday. 💜 We are supporting an Engineering team of an existing In Product partner to hire TWO new roles. ✅We are so pleased to be growing our partnership with this business after completing TWO Product Design hires earlier this quarter with them. ✅This business is invested in hiring and has taken the time to develop a fantastic candidate experience. ✅You will be working on a Product that saves lives, drastically improves quality of life, and allows you to work closely with users and invest in research. They have reached profitability, and have built sustainable partnerships to allow them to innovate and develop their product offering further. 👀Keep your eyes peeled for the full role releases on Monday. #digitalproduct #development #engineering #javscript #startup #hiring