[a16z: Tech Hiring Prioritizes Experience Over Skills, AI Reshaping Security and Employment Landscape] Deep Tide TechFlow reports that on September 4, a16z Charts compiled recent data indicating that since January 2025, tech hiring has shown a clear preference for years of work experience, while the demand for the number of skills has decreased by approximately 5% to 10%. The charts reveal that companies are reducing the emphasis on skill lists when screening positions, instead placing greater value on candidates' accumulated experience. This shift is related to the skill gaps brought about by AI, which is reshaping the security and employment landscape.