4 Software Engineers Needed + The Silicon Scoop 🧠
4 Business Analyst roles are also available++ 12 tech roles, SpaceX’s $1T IPO talk, and AI infrastructure deals.
Hey,
Major things happening in tech this week⚡
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is back in the spotlight with talk of a $1T valuation and a huge IPO, while banks are reportedly being pulled into his AI ecosystem just to access the deal. Meanwhile, Samsung is surging on an AI chip boom and Broadcom is landing major AI deals with Google and Anthropic as demand for infrastructure explodes.
Before we dive in, a quick spotlight on this week’s newsletter sponsor: Opencast.
Opencast is an independently owned, full-service UK technology consultancy that designs, builds, and runs human-focused digital and technology solutions.
This week, we’re partnering with them as they look to expand their team across the UK, hiring for 20 ROLES:
If you’re exploring your next move in tech, this is a great time to take a look at what’s on offer at Opencast.
☀️ Day in the Life at Opencast:
They’re looking for collaborative, curious problem-solvers who care about clean engineering, enjoy learning, and can work closely with teams and stakeholders to deliver thoughtful solutions.
🔍What they are looking for, subject to different roles:
Experience with modern software development (Java/Scala preferred) and Agile, DevOps or TDD practices
Ability to collaborate with teams and stakeholders to design, build, and deliver scalable solutions
Strong problem-solving mindset with an interest in clean architecture and engineering craft
UK Security Clearance (SC) eligible – typically requires UK citizenship and 5 years UK residency
💷 What you’ll get in return:
£47k–£80k salary range depending on role and experience
Hybrid working with flexible hours
7% employer pension, share options, and discretionary bonus
25 days holiday + 3 “life happens” days
Learning and development opportunities in a collaborative engineering culture
SpaceX confidentially filed for an IPO that could raise over $50 billion to support expansions across rockets, Starlink, AI integration, and large-scale infrastructure.
As banks commit millions, reflecting Elon Musk’s strategy of linking the deal to wider AI ecosystem adoption while leveraging demand for of the largest IPOs in history.
Strong AI memory chip demand drives Samsung Electronics to forecast record 57.2 trillion won profits and 70% revenue growth, a memory rebound despite supply risks.
Broadcom will build next-gen AI chips for Google while expanding Anthropic’s capacity to 3.5 gigawatts, surging AI infrastructure demand and rapid revenue growth.
The move comes as Oracle ramps up AI and data centre spending, aiming to strengthen financial discipline amid rising costs and scrutiny.
Attracting interest from strategic and financial backers as it scales its profitable digital payments and super app ecosystem in Vietnam’s growing cashless economy.
A $10 billion investment to build AI infrastructures in Japan, including domestic data centres, GPU capacity, expanding cloud services, and training 1M AI workers.
🧠 Quick Brain Teaser!
I walk on walls but have no key,
A city’s web is home to me.
I move through heights where others fall,
And keep my watch above them all.
What am I?
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📚 What We’re Reading
And the answer is…… 🥁🥁🥁🥁
Spiderman 🕸🕷🦸🏻♂️
Are you excited for Spider-Man: Brand New Day???
See you next week!
Haystack