[nimski]

The addition of many remote positions since COVID has been a great hiring filter for us. For the type of work we do (AI, R&D), and the culture that we find most productive and enjoyable (enthusiasm because we love the work, a sense of working in a team), remote was a real downgrade when we tried it.

We advertise the job as on-site only, and because of that the applications self-select for those that want in-office work. It's made our interviews more focused on technical ability.

I think this is a better equilibrium overall. Those on either side of the remote/on-site preference can find the right respective jobs and work cultures.