As AI writes code, Singapore firms hunt for ‘commercially ready’ tech talent

[SINGAPORE] Technical proficiency in programming and Web development – once the passport to a lucrative career in Singapore’s technology sector – may no longer be enough.

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) makes it easier to generate code and automate development tasks, employers are now recalibrating and raising the bar on what they look for in new hires.

“The ability to write code with an AI assistant is no longer a differentiator,” said Dr Vishnu Nanduri, Asean head of AI and innovation at information technology firm Kyndryl.