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Karat’s 2026 Top Cities rankings for engineering talent are live! Explore the top 40 cities with the highest concentrations of top-performing candidates, plus insights on labor costs, median salaries, and talent pool composition. Discover more ⬇️

Austin is proving resilient. 📍 Ranked No.8 globally for elite engineering talent, the city is already showing signs of a rebound. What’s ahead? Take a closer look: karat.com/resource/top-c…

In the human + AI era, producing code quickly is easy. Real signal comes from: problem-solving, logic, and how engineers work with AI. What skills are most important in modern engineering interviews? ⬇️🤔 karat.com/what-do-karat-…

Pittsburgh is gaining attention. 📍 Tied for No.6 globally for elite engineering talent, with strength in AI and robotics. What’s driving the momentum? Explore more: karat.com/resource/top-c…

We’re heading to @money2020 Europe in Amsterdam on June 2-4. 📍 The team will be on-site at The RAI, connecting with leaders to discuss what’s next for technical hiring in the age of AI. Stop by booth 5E130 in circle E! See you there 👋

Washington, D.C., isn’t a typical tech hub. 📍 Tied for No.6 globally for elite engineering talent, demand is growing across AI, cybersecurity, and defense. Why is it gaining ground? Learn more: karat.com/resource/top-c…

Tokyo stands out globally. 🇯🇵 Ranked No. 4 for elite engineering talent, demand for specialized skills in AI and semiconductors is rising rapidly. Take a closer look: karat.com/resource/top-c…

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San Francisco isn’t slowing down. Ranked No.3 globally for elite engineering talent, the Bay Area continues to lead in AI investment, startups, and engineering demand. Why does it remain one of the world’s top tech hubs? Read more:karat.com/san-francisco-…

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AI is redefining how organizations assess top tech talent. In recent coverage from @IEEEUSA, Karat data highlights a growing challenge: 71% of engineering leaders say AI is making it harder to assess technical skills. How are organizations closing the gap?

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#AI changed how engineers build. Technical interviews are changing, too. After six months of running AI-enabled technical interviews through Karat NextGen, one thing is clear: output alone is no longer enough. How do you evaluate engineering skills in the AI era? ⬇️

ICYMI: Our 2026 Top Cities to Hire Software Engineers report is live. 📍 The global talent map is shifting. We analyzed 600,000+ technical interviews to find where top engineers are concentrated in the AI era. Curious where your city ranks? karat.com/resource/top-c…

Toronto is gaining ground. 🇨🇦 Ranked No.5 globally for elite engineering talent, it’s one of North America’s fastest-growing tech hubs, powered by AI research and fintech growth. We break down what’s driving the rise. 🔗 Read the full blog: karat.com/resource/top-c…

India is outpacing the U.S. and China in AI adoption across engineering workflows. The result: stronger engineers are compounding value faster, while weaker hires create risk. The latest edition of our India’s Engineering Workforce Transformation report breaks it all down. 👇

Amsterdam is now No.2 globally for elite engineering talent. 📍 A standout across Europe, the city is gaining recognition as a leading tech hub. What’s behind the rise? Explore the full breakdown: karat.com/resource/top-c…

Our blog breaks down how organizations can modernize interviewer training for an AI-enabled workforce: karat.com/detect-ai-use-…

#AI is changing how engineers work, but interviews haven’t caught up. Training interviewers to assess AI skills requires a shift: 👉 Evaluate reasoning, validation, and AI collaboration 👉 Probe for true understanding 👉 Use human + AI rubrics 👉 Simulate real-world environments

Read our latest blog to learn why Seattle is the top city for software engineering talent in 2026: karat.com/seattle-top-ci…

If you had to bet on the #1 global hub for top talent… where would you pick? 👀 Hint: It’s not Silicon Valley. Download our 2026 Top Cities Report to find out. ⬇️ karat.com/resource/top-c…