The Super IC

Insights on the super ic for AI-era teams. Frameworks and data from Human in the Loop Talent.

What is a super IC?

A super IC is an individual contributor who uses AI tooling to operate at the output level of a 3-5 person team. How they differ from senior engineers, and how to spot one.

How do you hire, pay, and keep a super IC?

What to pay, whether to hire or grow one, and how to keep the leverage when they leave.