Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announces no new software engineer hires – see how AI is shaping the company's future.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced that the company will not hire additional software engineers in 2025 due to a 30% productivity increase from AI tools like Agentforce. The company will focus on expanding its sales team as it pivots attention to their AI platform. Concerns arise from employees about potential future layoffs, following significant reductions in recent years due to over-hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salesforce Will Hire No More Software Engineers in 2025, Says Marc Benioff