Elon Musk is once again shaking things up in the hiring world. He has made a bold move by inviting hardcore software engineers to join him in creating an ambitious “everything app” at X, formerly known as Twitter. In a recent post on X, he made it very clear: “We don’t care where you went to school or even whether you went to school or what ‘big name’ company you worked at. Just show us your code.” This statement highlights his focus on skills rather than traditional qualifications.
If you’re a hardcore software engineer and want to build the everything app, please join us by sending your best work to code@x.com.
We don’t care where you went to school or even whether you went to school or what “big name” company you worked at.
Just show us your code.---Advertisement---— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 15, 2025
Musk has a history of questioning the importance of formal education in hiring. He has always believed that what matters most is a person’s ability to solve problems and deliver results. Back in 2014, he stated that having a university degree was not necessary to work at Tesla, emphasizing that it’s about what you can achieve, not just your credentials. Musk argues that education should focus on developing problem-solving skills instead of rote memorization and standardized tests.
His hiring philosophy has both supporters and critics. Some people appreciate this approach as it opens up opportunities for talented individuals who may not have conventional backgrounds. However, others think it might be difficult to implement on a larger scale. Still, this strategy aligns with Musk’s overall belief in valuing innovation and tangible results over traditional measures of success.
As for the everything app, Musk envisions transforming X into a multifunctional platform similar to China’s WeChat, which combines social networking, shopping, and payments all in one place. The goal is to create a comprehensive digital marketplace that offers various services like messaging, payments, e-commerce, and multimedia.
X is already making strides toward this vision. The platform plans to introduce several new features by 2025, including X Money, a payment service, and X TV, a streaming platform for multimedia content. Additionally, the AI chatbot Grok, launched in late 2024, is set for significant upgrades. Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, recently hinted at these developments, stating they aim to connect users in innovative ways.
Musk’s bold hiring practices and ambitious plans for the everything app reflect his commitment to redefining the tech landscape and pushing boundaries in both employment and digital services.
