The child has been creating software since he was 5 years old and has a YouTube channel where he teaches programming.
Fascinated by his intelligence, a Russian software company invited a 7-year-old boy, considered a programming prodigy, to join him. join your team management once you are old enough to accept paid employment.
Sergey, from the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, became famous after publishing videos explaining how developing software since I was 5 years old.
Thanks to this content, the information security company Pro32 sent the boy a written job offer for the position of director of corporate training.
Under Russian law, Sergey cannot accept any paid work until he turns 14.
But Pro32 chief executive Igor Mandik told the BBC World Service he had spoken to the boy’s parents to find ways for him to pitch in in the meantime.
“His father, Kirill, was surprised and said they were very happy and excited for the moment when Sergey could join the company,” said Mandik.
Mozart of programming
In his videos, Sergey often appear to smile. His explanations are mainly in Russian and other times he tries to speak in English.
When it addresses the public, it solves the biggest programming challenges.
Your YouTube channel has more than 3500 subscribers interested in learning the Python and Unity programming languages, or who want to know more about neural networks, which are the basis of many artificial intelligence tools.
Mandik says that Sergey not only demonstrated remarkable skills as a programmer, but also “equally unique” teaching techniques.
“For me, he It’s a kind of Mozart,” he said.
“I am absolutely sure that when he is 14 he will be a teaching and development guru. That’s why we’re really looking forward to this moment,” he said.
Not only programmers, but also Pro32 salespeople, accountants and other professionals living in Moscow could learn from Sergeythese Mandik.
No promises have been made regarding salary yet, as the current amount will likely change significantly once he is able to join the company.
“We have to wait seven years,” Mandik recalled. “When the time comes, we will start a conversation about salary.”
