2 weeks ago
IT firms resume hiring of AI-skilled engineers to fix pyramid
Big companies that build computer software had stopped hiring new workers for a while.
Smart computers called AI had started doing many simple jobs by themselves.
That meant there were not enough junior workers left to help with projects.
This made it harder for the companies to do their work well.
Now these companies are hiring again.
They especially want new workers who know how to use AI.
Companies called global capability centres are also hiring new workers for AI projects.
One company, TCS, hired 14,000 new workers in just three months.
Another company, Infosys, hired 4,000 new workers from colleges.
Both companies plan to hire thousands more new workers this year.
Indian IT services companies have resumed hiring software engineers with 2-3 years of experience after a significant decline last financial year.
Demand is centred on candidates with AI and related technology skills, as most projects now have AI components.
Global capability centres (GCCs) are also recruiting entry-level talent for AI projects.
Reduced fresher hiring has depleted bench strength and distorted the employee pyramid, putting pressure on operating margins.
TCS onboarded 14,000 freshers in the April-June quarter and plans about 25,000 fresher hires this financial year, while Infosys hired 4,000 campus freshers and plans about 20,000.
- Who
- Indian IT services companies such as TCS and Infosys, staffing firm CIEL HR, and global capability centres (GCCs).
- What
- Renewed hiring of software engineers with 2-3 years of experience and AI-skilled entry-level engineers.
- Where
- India, with the report datelined from Bengaluru.
- When
- In recent months during the first quarter (April-June) of the ongoing financial year.
- Why
- To correct the employee pyramid, rebuild depleted bench strength, and strengthen project execution capabilities.
Key facts
- TCS freshers onboarded (April-June quarter)
- 14,000
- TCS planned fresher hires (current FY)
- Around 25,000
- Infosys campus freshers hired (June quarter)
- 4,000
- Infosys planned fresher hires (current FY)
- Around 20,000
- Experience level in demand
- 2-3 years
- Key skills sought
- AI and related technology skills
- Key expert quoted
- Aditya Narayan Mishra, CEO of CIEL HR
Quotes
Aditya Narayan Mishra
CEO of staffing firm CIEL HR
“"We have been hiring engineers with 2-3 years of experience in recent months for IT companies for specialised AI skills."”
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