Voice-led hiring, new AI tools, and the latest roles in tech - The power of people building newsletter

AI is quietly rewriting the rules of hiring, and not just for recruiters. In this edition, we’re digging into the latest tools for developers, real contractor rates for 2025, and a smarter way to match with talent. No filters, no prompt engineering required. Plus, a spotlight on live tech roles across the US, UK and India to help you see what’s trending now.

🔧 For tech professionals

✅Skip the search. Let companies come to you.

We’ve made it even easier for contractors to find the right opportunities. On hackajob, you can now:

• Set your hourly rate
• Choose your availability
• Pick your preferred contract type (W2/1099, inside/outside IR35)

Luke Coleman, Head of hackajob on-demand, breaks it down in 30 seconds:

🎥 Watch the clip here

👀Jobs worth a look

A few handpicked roles currently live on hackajob:

🔹 Staff Software Engineer – UK Remote (Contract)

🔹 Staff / Principal Engineer – US Remote (Contract)

🔹 Software Engineer at the BBC - UK (Perm)

🔹 Senior Backend Engineer at Comcast - US (Perm)

🔹 Backend Engineer at American Express - India (Perm)

If you would like to be considered for all roles that match your skills and salary expectations, create your hackajob profile and let employers reach out first. → Sign up for free

🧠 AI term of the month: Hallucination

In AI, a hallucination is when a model confidently generates something that’s factually wrong. It’s like your code editor auto-completing nonsense and being very sure about it.

Why it matters: Whether you're using AI for debugging, documentation or job prep, always double-check what it spits out.

🛠 Tools to keep on your radar

👉 Codex by OpenAI

Codex is the AI behind GitHub Copilot, designed to turn plain English into working code across over a dozen programming languages. It’s especially handy for generating boilerplate, writing unit tests, or even debugging logic on the fly. For developers, it means faster prototyping and fewer repetitive tasks, so you can focus on solving real problems.

👉 Claude 4 by Anthropic

Claude 4 is the newest AI assistant from Anthropic, with improved reasoning, a longer memory window, and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. It’s ideal for explaining complex concepts, summarising technical docs, or helping brainstorm code architecture. If you’re working on anything that needs clarity and context over long conversations, Claude 4 delivers.

👉 AlphaEvolve by DeepMind

Also released this month, AlphaEvolve blends LLM capabilities with evolutionary algorithms to generate and refine high-efficiency code. It’s already outperforming traditional methods in solving mathematical and algorithmic challenges. While still new, it's a glimpse into how autonomous coding agents could soon assist with performance-critical development.

🏢 For tech employers

🗣️ Vibe Recruiting is here

We’ve released game-changing updates that make finding top tech talent as easy as having a conversation.

Join us next week for the first-ever public look at the evolution of hackajob intelligence 🚀

In this live walkthrough, we’ll cover asking for any nuanced requirement (that probably isn’t in your JD) to real-time market insights 📈 and explainability you can trust 🙏.

It’s already driving 12x better conversions than applications. Now it’s your turn to see how.

Save your spot for our next LinkedIn Live here.

🎪 See you at RecFest UK

We’re back hosting the Tech Hiring Stage for the second year. Expect a back-to-back lineup of fresh perspectives, no-fluff insights, and practical takeaways, including:

• Using AI for hiring without losing the human edge
• What leaner teams are doing to deliver results faster
• Navigating the hunt for specialised tech talent

Plus, be the first to see hackajob’s latest product innovation - a bold new approach that redefines how companies find and hire tech talent in the age of agentic AI.

🎟️ Get your tickets here (Psst… DM us for a 25% discount code 👀)

💸 Tech Contract Rates Report 2025

Whether you're scaling a project or need niche skills fast, getting contractor pay right matters more than ever.

Our latest insights report breaks down average day rates across core tech roles, from Software Engineers to DevOps, Security, Data, and more. Use it to benchmark by seniority, stay competitive, and make the most of your contractor budgets.

📊 Access the Tech Contractor Rates Report 2025

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