Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-17 13:29Core Insights - The competition for AI talent has intensified, evolving into a strategic arms race for major companies, crucial for future survival and development [1][7] - The demand for AI talent surged significantly, with new job postings in the AI sector increasing over tenfold year-on-year, and resume submissions rising by 11 times [1][3] Talent Demand and Supply - The report indicates a severe shortage of algorithm-related talent, particularly in "search algorithms," where the talent supply-demand ratio is 0.39, meaning 5 positions compete for 2 candidates [5] - Non-technical roles in AI have also seen a substantial increase, with new non-technical job postings growing 7.74 times compared to the previous year [6] Salary Trends - The average monthly salary for new AI positions reached 61,475 yuan in the first seven months of 2025, marking a 4.33% increase from 58,921 yuan in the same period of 2024 [3] - Microsoft leads in average monthly salary for new AI positions at 90,345 yuan, followed by Alibaba's subsidiary Pingtouge at 89,760 yuan [3] Company Rankings - ByteDance topped the recruitment index for new AI positions at 29.83, followed by Xiaohongshu at 18.32 and Alibaba at 12.25 [1][3] - The top three companies in the "most desirable AI employers" ranking are ByteDance, Tencent, and JD.com, indicating a strong employer brand among major tech firms [6] Industry Trends - The AI penetration rate in new job postings exceeded 10% in the new economy sector, reflecting a significant increase in AI integration across various industries [4] - The shift from "tool replacement" to "intelligent reconstruction" in digital transformation highlights the growing importance of AI talent as a core resource for future competitiveness [7]