Tech and Rec: What Recruiters Look for in Software Engineers
The software engineering hiring market has changed significantly.
Modern frameworks reshaped how developers build products, AI changed how engineers work, and recruiters now evaluate candidates differently than they did only a few years ago.
Join Ali Khodor Eng, Tech Lead at Aspire and Founder of SHOGHOL Jobs, for a practical session exploring the evolution of software engineering and tech recruitment.
Drawing from his experience across both engineering and recruitment, Ali will share what has changed, what still matters, and what recruiters are actually looking for in software engineers in 2026.
What We’ll Discuss
How software engineering has evolved over the years
Recruitment before and after modern frameworks
How AI has changed developer expectations
What recruiters and hiring teams look for today
The skills that help software engineers stand out
Common misconceptions about the current hiring market
Live Q&A with Ali
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for:
University students
Fresh graduates
Junior software engineers
Developers preparing for their next opportunity
Anyone interested in understanding the current tech recruitment market
About the Speaker
Ali Khodor is a Tech Lead at Aspire and the Founder of SHOGHOL Jobs.
With experience spanning multiple stages of the software engineering industry, Ali brings a unique perspective from both sides of the hiring process: building engineering teams and helping professionals navigate the recruitment market.
About TechTalks
TechTalks is a Lebanese technology education company focused on bridging the gap between academia and industry through practical courses, hands-on learning experiences, industry-led events, and career development initiatives.