Ask HN: How are you interviewing engineers in this agentic era?

A Hacker News user asks how engineering teams are adapting their interview processes in the age of AI coding assistants, questioning whether to enforce no-LLM policies, whether take-home tests remain effective, and how to assess genuine engineering skill.

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: How are you interviewing engineers in this agentic era? 1 point by jcgr 4 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss Curious to know how are you interviewing engineers? Do you have a no-LLM policy? Are take-home tests worth it? How do you make sure engineer is a "good" engineer? Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch Applications are open till July 27. Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact