Ninja
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
A hype-heavy informal label for a highly skilled employee, especially in startup recruiting language, such as 'growth ninja' or 'coding ninja.' Many professionals dislike it because it sounds unserious and obscures actual role expectations.
In plain English: A flashy nickname companies use for someone they want to sound highly skilled.
Example: "Any job ad looking for a ninja usually needs a better role definition."