Building Engineering Organizations: Insights from HireRoo, Ourly, and TAIAN Event

Recently, HireRoo, a company specializing in providing AI-driven skill interview services, collaborated with Ourly and TAIAN to host an enlightening event titled "What Makes an Engineer Valued? The Reality of Development and Organizations." This event featured notable speakers, including Hiroaki Aizawa from Ourly and Katsumi Takano from TAIAN, who shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities in building engineering organizations today.

The Value of Engineers Amid AI Advancements

One of the central themes discussed during the event was the evolving role of engineers in the face of rapid AI advancements. While coding tasks are being streamlined and automated, the importance of human-centric skills, such as building trust among team members and designing customer experiences, remains paramount. Both Aizawa and Takano emphasized that future engineers must possess the ability to "reduce uncertainty" and "define true value" in their work to thrive in this new landscape.

Qualities of Engineers Who Can Leverage AI

In the new AI-driven environment, successful engineers are expected to think creatively, starting from AI technologies. They also need to possess a keen eye for evaluating AI outputs effectively. This requires not only foundational knowledge of computer science but also essential traits such as critical thinking, the ability to deconstruct problems, and a willingness to learn and adapt. Attendees learned that today's hiring criteria have shifted, placing greater emphasis on mindset and cultural fit alongside technical skills.

Changing Recruitment Criteria and Desired Mindsets

The discussion highlighted a growing trend where organizations are increasingly valuing candidates’ mindsets, like a proactive approach to AI technologies and adaptability to change. It’s apparent that both technical teams and management are on the lookout for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and can contribute positively to their team culture.

Essential Conditions for Sustained Organizational Performance

Another key point of discussion was the necessity for organizations to promote effective communication and information sharing across departments. Strategies such as utilizing internal newsletters and conducting interactive company-wide meetings were shared by Ourly as effective practices for breaking down silos. Furthermore, the importance of fostering a culture that supports both delegation and personal development was critically discussed, aiming for what was described as a "growth-boosted organization"—one where collective performance improves.

Ongoing Efforts by HireRoo

Looking ahead, HireRoo plans to continue organizing events focused on future-oriented discussions regarding engineering recruitment. The company's commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogues helps bridge the gap between organizations and engineers seeking to navigate the complexities of modern recruitment.

Upcoming Events by HireRoo

HireRoo is actively hosting a series of events aimed at various engineers and corporate audiences to delve deeper into the theme of engineering recruitment in the AI era. Some of the upcoming events include:

- August 26, 2025: "HONDA, SHIFT, Timee: Engineering Recruitment Update Day"
- August 27, 2025: "ReTechTalk#13: Understanding Architecture Design (2025 Edition)"
- September 5, 2025: "Database Qualifications: Comparison between Database Specialist and ORACLE MASTER"
- September 25, 2025: "Aiming Higher as Engineers: Concepts for Profitable Design"

About HireRoo & Skill Interview Services

HireRoo provides a platform that enables organizations to leverage skills assessment interviews in line with AI advancements. This service ensures that tech hiring aligns with big tech standards, reducing mismatches and standardizing interview processes across 200 participating companies, including m3, freee, and SmartHR, with over 50,000 selections recorded.

Recognition and Vision of HireRoo

HireRoo has received numerous accolades, including:

- Grand Prize at "HONGO AI 2023"
- Winner of the "ICC Summit Fukuoka 2023 | SaaS Rising Star Catapult"
- Encouragement Award at the "ASPIC Cloud Award 2023"
- Winner of the "8th HR Technology Award"
- Winner of the "ICC Summit Fukuoka 2025 | Guardian Catapult"

Through its dual-solutions, HireRoo aims to uplift hiring capabilities and technical excellence within engineering organizations. By focusing on optimizing the matching between talent and organizational needs, HireRoo strives to achieve its mission of making Japan a leader in engineering and manufacturing once again.