243: Elixir Jobs: Seniors Only Need Apply?

News includes the announcement of PythonX for Python interoperability in Elixir, groundbreaking academic work on compiling Elixir to eBPF for Linux kernel-level operations, and exciting AI-powered Phoenix application demos from Chris McCord. We also dive into the current state of the Elixir job market, discussing the shift away from remote work and the challenges facing junior and mid-level developers, sharing practical tips for job seekers in today's market. Other topics include the announcement of Goatmire conference tickets, new developments in the Nx ecosystem, and more! Show Notes online - http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/243 (http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/243) Elixir Community News https://gigalixir.com/thinking (https://gigalixir.com/thinking?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Visit Gigalixir.com to sign up and get 20% off your first year. Or use the promo code "Thinking" during signup. https://hexdocs.pm/pythonx/Pythonx.html (https://hexdocs.pm/pythonx/Pythonx.html?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Documentation for PythonX, a new library for Python interoperability in Elixir https://github.com/livebook-dev/pythonx (https://github.com/livebook-dev/pythonx?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – PythonX GitHub repository https://dashbit.co/blog/running-python-in-elixir-its-fine (https://dashbit.co/blog/running-python-in-elixir-its-fine?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Blog post explaining Python integration in Elixir https://samrat.me/running-ml-models-in-elixir-using-pythonx/ (https://samrat.me/running-ml-models-in-elixir-using-pythonx/?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Guide on running ML models using PythonX https://bsky.app/profile/josevalim.bsky.social/post/3liyrfvlth22c (https://bsky.app/profile/josevalim.bsky.social/post/3liyrfvlth22c?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – José Valim announces focus on interoperability for 2025 https://github.com/elixir-nx/fine (https://github.com/elixir-nx/fine?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Fine, a new C++ and Elixir library for more ergonomic NIFs in Elixir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoFNns01VjA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoFNns01VjA?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Video presentation about compiling Elixir to eBPF https://homepages.dcc.ufmg.br/~fernando/publications/papers/CGO25_Kael.pdf (https://homepages.dcc.ufmg.br/~fernando/publications/papers/CGO25_Kael.pdf?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Academic paper on compiling Elixir to eBPF https://github.com/lac-dcc/honey-potion (https://github.com/lac-dcc/honey-potion?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Elixir package for eBPF compilation https://x.com/chris_mccord/status/1892957017825771848 (https://x.com/chris_mccord/status/1892957017825771848?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Chris McCord demos AI-powered Phoenix app creation https://x.com/chris_mccord/status/1894229609945710798 (https://x.com/chris_mccord/status/1894229609945710798?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Demo of Claude 3.7 generating a themed Phoenix blog with authentication https://bsky.app/profile/lawik.bsky.social/post/3liym6ggrn62p (https://bsky.app/profile/lawik.bsky.social/post/3liym6ggrn62p?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Goatmire conference announcement https://goatmire.com/#tickets (https://goatmire.com/#tickets?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Goatmire conference tickets on sale for September 10-12, 2025 in Varberg, Sweden Do you have some Elixir news to share? Tell us at @ThinkingElixir (https://twitter.com/ThinkingElixir) or email at show@thinkingelixir.com (mailto:show@thinkingelixir.com) Guest Information - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-erni/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-erni/?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Kimberly Erni on LinkedIn Find us online - Message the show - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingelixir.com) - Message the show - X (https://x.com/ThinkingElixir) - Message the show on Fediverse - @ThinkingElixir@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/ThinkingElixir) - Email the show - show@thinkingelixir.com (mailto:show@thinkingelixir.com) - Mark Ericksen on X - @brainlid (https://x.com/brainlid) - Mark Ericksen on Bluesky - @brainlid.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/brainlid.bsky.social) - Mark Ericksen on Fediverse - @brainlid@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/brainlid) - David Bernheisel on Bluesky - @david.bernheisel.com (https://bsky.app/profile/david.bernheisel.com) - David Bernheisel on Fediverse - @dbern@genserver.social (https://genserver.social/dbern)