Firms Want 'AI Native' Devs but Still Test LeetCode: Devs Will Use Agents to Cheat
ctjlewis · x · 2026-08-09
A developer recently criticized the deep irony in modern tech hiring: companies demand "AI native" candidates, yet still require them to pass traditional LeetCode algorithm tests.
The developer noted they haven't written code manually in a year and would simply deploy an AI Agent to take the coding exam for them. This highlights a growing disconnect between traditional technical evaluation and the daily reality of AI-assisted engineering workflows.
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