Meta has announced a revolutionary change in the developer hiring process — some candidates will be allowed to use artificial intelligence tools during technical interviews and programming skills testing.
G. Ostrov
Meta (formerly Facebook) is implementing an innovative approach to evaluating candidates' technical skills by allowing the use of AI tools during programming interviews. This decision reflects changes in the modern development industry, where AI assistants are becoming an integral part of the workflow.
The new policy applies to certain positions and will be implemented selectively, depending on the role's specifics and position level. Meta recognizes that in real work environments, developers regularly use various AI tools to increase productivity, so candidate evaluation should reflect modern development realities.
The change in interview process is driven by the need to adapt to new technological trends. The company notes that it's important to evaluate not only the ability to write code from scratch, but also the skill to work effectively with modern tools, including AI assistants for programming.
However, AI usage will be strictly regulated. Candidates will be given access only to specific tools, and evaluation will focus on the ability to understand, modify, and debug code created with AI assistance. This will allow assessment of critical thinking and deep understanding of programming.
Meta representatives emphasize that the new approach will not completely replace traditional evaluation methods, but will complement them. The company plans to carefully monitor the experiment results and adjust the methodology if necessary.
This initiative could become a catalyst for changes in the technology industry, as other major companies are also considering adapting their hiring processes to the AI era. The question is how to balance evaluation of fundamental programming skills with understanding of modern development tools.
More information about career opportunities at Meta can be found on the company's official website.
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