The Impact of Generative AI-Powered Code Generation Tools on Software Engineer Hiring: Recruiters' Experiences, Perceptions, and Strategies

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العنوان: The Impact of Generative AI-Powered Code Generation Tools on Software Engineer Hiring: Recruiters' Experiences, Perceptions, and Strategies
المؤلفون: Chen, Alyssia, Huo, Timothy, Nam, Yunhee, Port, Dan, Peruma, Anthony
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: Computer Science
مصطلحات موضوعية: Computer Science - Software Engineering
الوصف: The rapid advancements in Generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, are transforming software engineering by automating code generation tasks. While these tools improve developer productivity, they also present challenges for organizations and hiring professionals in evaluating software engineering candidates' true abilities and potential. Although there is existing research on these tools in both industry and academia, there is a lack of research on how these tools specifically affect the hiring process. Therefore, this study aims to explore recruiters' experiences and perceptions regarding GenAI-powered code generation tools, as well as their challenges and strategies for evaluating candidates. Findings from our survey of 32 industry professionals indicate that although most participants are familiar with such tools, the majority of organizations have not adjusted their candidate evaluation methods to account for candidates' use/knowledge of these tools. There are mixed opinions on whether candidates should be allowed to use these tools during interviews, with many participants valuing candidates who can effectively demonstrate their skills in using these tools. Additionally, most participants believe that it is important to incorporate GenAI-powered code generation tools into computer science curricula and mention the key risks and benefits of doing so.
Comment: This paper was accepted for publication at the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) - Software Technology Track
نوع الوثيقة: Working Paper
URL الوصول: http://arxiv.org/abs/2409.00875
رقم الأكسشن: edsarx.2409.00875
قاعدة البيانات: arXiv