Post by Emily Gerston

We’re living in a time where talking to machines is becoming second nature. From virtual assistants and chatbots to customer support automation and AI copilots, conversational AI is reshaping how we interact with technology. Behind every seamless conversation is a team of talented engineers building the infrastructure, models, APIs, and UX that make it possible. 🇺🇲 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 25% growth in software developer jobs from 2021 to 2031—much faster than average. 🤯 That translates to over 400,000 new jobs expected in that timeframe. 🤑Demand for engineers with machine learning or AI experience has increased by 74% YoY, especially in natural language processing and LLM integration. 🌎 Over 70% of software engineering roles now offer some form of remote or hybrid work, expanding global competition and opportunity. 👉 If you're hiring for Engineers, you know the competition is fierce—and it’s only getting more intense. Creating a culture that attracts and retains top talent is more important than ever. I see firsthand how competitive the market is for builders who want to shape the future of conversational AI. To stay ahead, it's not just about compensation or cool tech—it’s about culture, purpose, and momentum. At PolyAI, we’re not just hiring Engineers. We’re looking for people who want to transform how the world communicates—and we’re doing that by living our values every day: 🔁 We push ourselves to evolve constantly. AI is moving fast, and so are we. ⚡ We don't wait. We take smart risks, learn quickly, and ship fast. 🧠 We challenge ideas—not people—and rally around shared decisions. 👥 Everything we create is focused on delivering automated experiences that actually help humans. If that resonates with you like it does with our team Peyton Goodwin Mel Roberts and Anne van der Graaf—we’re always looking for top talent! You can apply directly through our career page https://poly.ai/careers/ We build with purpose 🦾 #Hiring #SoftwareEngineering #ConversationalAI #PolyAI #TechCareers #AIJobs #EngineeringCulture #Scaleuplife