Critical Software will end 2026 with 200 fewer employees due to AI adoption.
Job Reductions Due to AI
According to Jornal de Negócios, Critical Software is reducing its workforce by 200 employees, a 13% decrease, due to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The company's CEO, João Carreira, explained that AI is replacing tasks previously performed by engineers, particularly in programming and testing areas, leading to a team reorganization.
Company's Strategic Shift
João Carreira described the changes as the most profound transformation since the company's founding in 1998. Critical Software is investing around eight million euros in AI adoption, covering training and experimental projects. Despite the workforce reduction, the company expects its revenue to remain close to 120 million euros this year, with total revenues from its partnerships, including those with BMW, Airbus, and Stadler, projected to exceed 400 million euros.
On devs.com.pt
Devs.com.pt lists 3 open roles at Critical Software, with positions in Viseu and Coimbra. The most requested technology in these roles is Python. Current openings include Business Development Director - Medical Devices, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Data Warehouse Engineer.
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