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Executive summary Five years ago, Karat published a resource on how to create structured scoring rubrics for technical interviews. That article remains one of our most-viewed and most-searched web pages. There are several reasons CIOs and CTOs keep coming back to this content. Rubrics put candidates on a level playing field, allowing leaders to review […]

The best cities to hire software engineers in 2026 include Seattle, Amsterdam, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Toronto, based on engineering skill concentration, cost, and talent supply. These rankings reflect where companies can find the highest concentration of top-quartile engineering talent in the AI era.

AI is fundamentally changing how software is built. In financial services organizations, that shift is colliding with legacy systems, regulatory needs, and top-down pressure to maximize the efficiency of technology head counts and spending.

The new hiring challenge: identifying AI-ready engineers AI has boosted engineering productivity, with leaders estimating a 34% average productivity lift. Leading organizations are evolving their hiring processes with human-led, AI-native interviews that evaluate how engineers collaborate with AI in real workflows. Key findings from the report: Download the full report to access exclusive data on: […]

Download the guide to create successful technical interviews by applying a scientific approach and consistency to interview questions.

AI is rewriting the rules of engineering productivity and the gap between top performers and everyone else is widening fast. In Karat’s upcoming 2025 AI Workforce Transformation Report, 400 senior engineering leaders reveal how AI is reshaping hiring, readiness, and global competitiveness.

India emerges as a top tech talent hub in 2025; explore hiring trends, challenges, and strategies to secure the best engineers.

As tech hiring recovers from its two-year slowdown, the talent landscape has shifted significantly. New developments in AI are changing the way organizations hire. New roles and geographies are emerging as top priorities. And engineering leaders are laser focused on the quality of every new hire, even as hiring targets bounce back from their 2023-lows. […]

Every month, Karat hosts an exclusive dinner for technology executives in a different city, providing a space for meaningful conversations and authentic connections. CTOs, CHROs, and VPs come together to exchange insights on the industry’s most pressing topics—from the evolving role of AI and global expansion to navigating complex organizational challenges. As a member of […]