The "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired?" thread for August 2026 has opened, inviting individuals seeking employment to share their details. Participants are instructed to use a specific format, including Location, Remote preferences, Willingness to relocate, Technologies, Résumé/CV, and Email.

The thread emphasizes that only individuals personally looking for work should post, excluding agencies and recruiters. Readers are encouraged to contact individuals solely for work opportunities.

Several individuals have already posted, showcasing diverse skill sets and locations. One user from Canada with experience in data analysis and engineering is seeking a development/data engineering role. Another from Brazil specializes in AI and Data, with experience in LLMs and production AI systems, looking for Senior AI Engineer or similar positions. An ML/AI Engineer from Kazakhstan with four years of experience in production systems for LLMs, VLMs, and computer vision is also seeking opportunities.

Additional listings include a Full-Stack Developer with over 25 years of experience, a Full-Stack SWE with startup experience, a Senior AI Software Engineer from Chicago, Illinois, a Backend/full-stack engineer from India with experience in OCR pipelines and LLM systems, and a Senior AI Software Engineer from McKinney, TX specializing in Generative AI. A technical lead laid off from Cisco Meraki is also seeking new roles.