Revolutionizing Talent Evaluation: Karat NextGen Unveils Human + AI Interview Solution for Engineering Leaders
Karat has introduced Karat NextGen, a groundbreaking talent evaluation solution that combines human expertise with AI technology to identify software engineers who are well-equipped for the human + AI era. According to Karat's 2025-2026 AI Workforce Transformation Report, the value of a skilled engineer is expected to triple in the next three years due to AI advancements. To leverage this trend, nearly 70% of engineering leaders are planning to enhance their AI capabilities through strategic hiring. However, many companies still do not allow AI use in interviews, and only a small percentage are updating their assessment methods to identify AI-ready talent.
Karat NextGen is designed to revolutionize the technical interview process by aligning it with the collaborative nature of human-AI interactions. By leveraging a vast dataset of over 600,000 interviews and years of industry experience, Karat offers a comprehensive talent evaluation solution for engineering executives. This ensures that organizations can build teams with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
In today's fast-paced AI-driven environment, staying ahead of the curve requires continuous innovation in interview content and evaluation methods. Karat NextGen addresses this need by providing a platform where candidates can engage in complex, multi-file projects with the assistance of an integrated AI tool. Expert Interview Engineers from Karat guide candidates through the process, evaluating their reasoning, trade-offs, and judgment in real-time to assess their true engineering capabilities.
As software development continues to evolve, the importance of conducting effective interviews becomes increasingly complex. Karat NextGen offers a unique solution that combines human judgment with AI capabilities to identify candidates who can excel in this new era of development. This human-led, AI-native approach to interviews provides organizations with a reliable way to evaluate the combined potential of human and AI collaboration.
Karat NextGen is now available for enterprise and growth-stage engineering organizations worldwide. With its innovative approach to talent evaluation, Karat aims to empower engineering leaders to make informed decisions and build high-performing teams in the age of human + AI collaboration.