The recruiter asked what salary I wanted, and I gave a number below the bottom of their range. Many interviews later, we’d find someone we wanted, and HR would hand me a salary range to make an offer. Companies extend a reasonable number and quietly hope you say yes. Let’s say you’re on the job market, maybe recently laid off, and a low offer comes in. —BrianIf you’ve been on the job market for a software engineering role recently, you’ve probably encountered—or used—AI tools in the hiring process.