CNBC AI News – August 11th – China’s tech titans are gearing up for a talent grab, launching their 2026 campus recruitment programs with Artificial Intelligence expertise topping the shopping list, and premium compensation packages attached.
According to local Chinese media reports, Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent, Meituan, JD.com, and Xiaomi, among others, have all initiated their campus hiring drives for the class of 2026. Overall recruitment numbers are reportedly up compared to last year, with a particularly strong focus on AI-related research and development roles. The scramble for AI talent underscores the strategic importance these companies place on dominating the burgeoning AI landscape.
ByteDance is reportedly looking to fill over 5,000 positions, a 20% increase year-over-year. Engineering roles, particularly those in algorithms, front-end development, and client-side programming, are seeing the most significant growth with a 23% increase in hiring.
Alibaba plans to hire over 7,000 graduates, with AI-related roles comprising over 60% of the openings. Within specific divisions like Alibaba Cloud, Alibaba International, and DingTalk, the proportion of AI-focused positions jumps even higher, reaching 80%. Tencent is also making significant investments in “AI+” related roles through its campus recruitment program, signaling a commitment to integrate AI across its diverse portfolio of businesses.
One headhunter revealed the intensity of the competition, stating that ByteDance recently offered a staggering ¥5,000 (approximately $700) per day to a Ph.D. student from Tsinghua University and Peking University for an AI internship. The anecdote highlights the bidding war underway for top-tier AI talent.
Industry observers suggest that the recruitment strategy among these tech giants is to secure the best AI minds, regardless of cost. The ability to offer competitive compensation packages is seen as crucial for remaining competitive in the highly sought-after talent pool. The aggressive recruitment underscores the fierce competition and strategic importance of AI in shaping the future of these industry giants.
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