Startup Company's Rs 40 Lakh Job Offer

A Bengaluru-based company, smallest.ai, is offering a lucrative Rs 40 Lakh Per Annum salary for a “cracked full-stack engineer” to build real-time AI. The job, open to freshers with up to two years of experience, does not require an IIT/NIT background or a resume. Applicants only need to submit a 100-word introduction and showcase their best work.

Founder Sudarshan Kamath announced the role on X, specifying immediate joining, a five-day office schedule in Indiranagar, and a salary breakdown of Rs15-25 LPA base with Rs10-15 LPA ESOPs. His post emphasized that college credentials and resumes are irrelevant for selection.

The posting sparked online debate. Some praised the skills-based approach, calling it the future of hiring, while others criticized the salary and workload. Some even doubted the company's sustainability, predicting its closure within months due to a lack of funding and product viability.