Bootcamps, work trials, token burn: Inside the recruiting practices at the hottest AI coding startups

Credit: Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI AI coding startups like Cognition and Base44 are using unconventional methods to attract top talent. Execs are scouting platforms like X and GitHub for experienced, undiscovered engineers. Candidates can expect multi-day trials and the freedom to use AI in interviews. They seem like any other tech company: cracked founders, sky-high valuations, and minimalistic Silicon Valley offices. But getting into this group of AI startups is no easy feat. ...