Xiaomi, Alibaba ramp up AI recruitment amid global talent war
SCMP Tech / 3/30/2026
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Key Points
- Xiaomi and Alibaba are increasing hiring for AI-related roles as companies compete for AI talent in a broader global talent war.
- Alibaba reports that AI-related positions make up more than 80% of its open roles, rising from around 60% the previous year.
- The shift signals that AI capabilities are becoming a core priority across major tech firms, affecting recruitment plans and workforce strategy.
- The article highlights intensifying competition for AI specialists, which could influence salaries, availability of skills, and time-to-fill for AI projects.
Chinese tech giants Xiaomi and Alibaba Group Holding have launched spring recruitment drives amid fierce competition for the talent driving the global artificial intelligence boom.
The campaigns come as the smartphone and e-commerce giants, respectively, look to increasingly position themselves as AI-first firms, amid growing commercial pressures in their traditional businesses.
In a Weibo post on Monday, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said the company’s global recruitment campaign would target...
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