a16z: Tech Hiring Prioritizes Experience Over Skills, AI Reshapes Security and Employment Landscape

Data compiled by a16z Charts indicates that since January 2025, tech hiring has clearly favored years of experience over the number of skills, reflecting a shift of approximately 5% to 10%. The charts show that companies are de-emphasizing skill checklists during candidate screening, shifting their focus instead to candidates' accumulated experience. This shift is tied to the skill gaps created by AI, which is actively reshaping the security and employment landscape.