'We don’t require more software engineers,' says Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Here's why

Salesforce, the leading cloud computing giant, announced a hiring freeze for software engineers in 2024, attributing the decision to a significant 30% productivity increase achieved through its artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including its proprietary Agentforce platform.

Speaking on the “20VC with Harry Stebbings” podcast, CEO Marc Benioff highlighted the transformative role of AI in the company’s operations. He explained that the substantial productivity gains within Salesforce’s engineering teams have negated the immediate need for additional hires.

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