/the-next-gen-engineer: How high performing teams hire and grow in the AI era

About this event

The signals for high performing engineers are changing fast. Degrees, CVs and tech stacks no longer tell the full story, while AI fluency is quickly becoming a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator. So what actually separates standout engineers today? Join us for a practical conversation with OfferZen’s Head of Engineering, Nicolaas Van Noordwyk, and Talent Partner, Dinielia Pillay, on how software engineering roles are evolving, what companies are really hiring for, and which signals matter most when assessing engineers in the AI era. They’ll be joined by Tian Schoeman (GenAI Productivity Manager at Impact.com) and Andrew Considine (Chief Product and Technology Officer at Pollinate) to explore how AI is reshaping their teams, hiring philosophies, and expectations of engineering talent. Whether you’re leading engineering teams or navigating your own growth as a developer, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and better understand what strong engineering performance looks like in the age of AI.