Huge bull market for AI-native ICs vs. bear market for traditional managers
gabepgomes · x · 2026-07-30
The AI job market is experiencing a furious bifurcation.
There is a massive bull market for "AI-native ICs" or "player-coaches," while it's a severe bear market for traditional "heads of X" managers. One perspective suggests that 1 year of experience managing 10 AI agents is now valued more than 10 years of experience managing 10-100 people. However, counterpoints exist, with some hiring managers actively looking for candidates who have managed 10-100 individual contributors.
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