Software engineer interviews for the age of AI

This article explores how to interview and hire software engineers in the age of AI, arguing that AI won't replace engineers soon but changes how we assess candidates. The author advocates for interviews that probe 'fractal knowledge' through deep follow-up questions on past projects and system design, rather than relying on LeetCode-style problems. Key insights include encouraging AI use during interviews, focusing on accountability and production reliability, and using iterative questioning to reveal true hands-on experience versus superficial knowledge. The piece offers practical advice for designing effective, repeatable interview processes that correlate with on-the-job performance.