Summary

Elon Musk faced backlash from his followers on X after advocating for importing “super talented engineers” to address a shortage in the U.S. tech industry.

Musk likened hiring top foreign talent to building a championship sports team and argues that there is a shortage of talented and motivated American engineers.

Critics argued there’s sufficient U.S. talent being overlooked or underpaid, with some pointing to widespread tech layoffs.

Musk dismissed claims of low wages or training gaps, maintaining a need for exceptional engineering talent to advance innovation.

  • pivot_root@lemmy.world
    26·
    2 months ago

    So now he’s gotta find a new way to pay engineers less.

    I imagine it would be something like this:

    Position: Senior ML Software Developer
    Join the XTesla420X family of goal-oriented, success-driven, rockstar AI/Machine Learning engineers who aren’t afraid to move fast and break things in the name of automation and mankind’s future.

    With no middle management, you get to be your own boss* and set your own working hours**. The only thing holding to hold you back from greatness is your own potential, and we’re ready to help you thrive in a fast-paced environment where the sky the limit and your own mortality is nothing but a temporary setback.

    Requirements:

    • 10 years industry experience
    • No kids
    • A 210% work ethic
    • Intimacy with a Python

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Exposure in lieu of salary
    • Office vending machine
    • Office cocaine (unavailable for remote workers)
    • Optional unpaid vacation days on statuatory holidays

    * reporting directly to Elon Mouske
    ** minimum 80 per week