There will be many AI agents… you will need an AI chief of staff: LinkedIn Engineering head
From hyper-personalized job recommendations to AI-powered hiring assistants, LinkedIn leverages artificial intelligence to match talent with opportunity.
| Mar 13, 2025, 10:00 IST
No one would think of LinkedIn as a “massive AI engine”. But that is exactly what LinkedIn’s Senior Vice-President of Engineering Mohak Shroff believes the platform is.
LinkedIn's Head of Engineering has emphasized the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, suggesting that in the near future, individuals may require an "AI chief of staff" to manage the multitude of AI agents assisting them. This perspective aligns with LinkedIn's ongoing efforts to integrate advanced AI tools into its platform to enhance user experience.
Recently, LinkedIn has been testing an AI tool designed to revolutionize job hunting by leveraging a custom large language model (LLM). This tool aims to help users uncover potential roles that might be overlooked through traditional keyword-based searches. Unlike standard methods that primarily search job titles, this AI performs intricate analyses of job descriptions, company data, and user posts to provide more nuanced job recommendations. Users can query the AI with specific career goals, such as finding marketing roles focused on environmental work or high-paying positions. Additionally, the AI offers insights into emerging in-demand skills based on job descriptions and employee posts.
The emphasis on AI roles is further highlighted by the fact that AI engineer positions have topped LinkedIn's "Jobs on the Rise" list, reflecting a significant demand for technical expertise across industries. Despite mass layoffs in tech, AI expertise remains crucial, with a 59% increase in AI job postings in 2024.
These developments underscore the transformative impact of AI in the professional sphere and the potential need for dedicated AI management roles to effectively harness these technologies.