/the-next-gen-engineer: How high-performing teams hire and grow in the AI era
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The hardest part of hiring in 2026 isn’t finding engineers who use AI. It’s identifying who can actually think, build, and solve problems alongside it.
The signals for high-performing engineers are changing fast. Degrees, CVs, and tech stacks no longer tell the full story, while AI fluency is quickly becoming a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator.
So what actually separates standout engineers today?
Join us for a practical, grounded conversation exploring how engineering roles are evolving, what companies are actually hiring for, and how the best teams are adapting their hiring and assessment practices in the AI era.
You’ll hear directly from:
- Nicolaas Van Noordwyk: Head of Engineering, OfferZen
- Dinielia Pillay: Talent Partner, OfferZen
- Tian Schoeman: GenAI Productivity Manager, Impact.com
- Andrew Considine: Chief Product & Technology Officer, Pollinate
You’ll walk away with:
🚀 A clear picture of current hiring trends and the capabilities shaping the next generation of engineers
🚀 Practical insight on the difference between AI-enabled developers and AI-engineers, and what leading teams are actually hiring for
🚀 Examples of how hiring processes and technical assessments are evolving to stay effective
🚀 Practical guidance on how developers can stand out beyond tech stacks and AI buzzwords
🚀 Bonus: Every attendee will receive a free copy of OfferZen’s Technical Assessment Toolkit