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Job in Bengaluru for Rs 1 crore without CV? Startup founder's 'no resume, degree' hiring demand goes viral
An Indian-origin techie, Sudarshan Kamath, currently based in Palo Alto, California, has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) after sharing a job opening that challenges traditional hiring practices. The post, which has garnered 3.32 lakh views so far, stated that for a salary of ₹1 crore, 'you don't need a college degree or resume.' The listing is for a full-stack lead role at Bengaluru-based startup Smallest AI.
Hiring for a full-stack lead at ₹1 crore CTC
The position offers a total compensation package of ₹1 crore per annum, which includes a ₹60 lakh base salary and ₹40 lakh in ESOPs (employee stock options). The startup is looking for an immediate joiner to work from its
Indiranagar
office in
Bengaluru
.
The role is full-time and based on-site, with a five-day workweek, though the company notes some flexibility in scheduling.
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Skills and experience needed
Applicants must have a minimum of 4–5 years of experience and must be proficient in Python, and Candidates with hands-on experience in scaling systems from 0 to 100 will be given preference.
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In a break from traditional hiring filters, the company makes it clear that a college degree and resume are not required. However, it emphasizes that the candidate must be a hands-on developer, as the position is not a managerial one.
Application process
To apply, candidates are asked to send a brief 100-word introduction of themselves along with links to their best work to
info@
. The subject line should read 'Cracked Full Stack Lead.'
Social media reactions
The post sparked a wide range of responses on X. One user, @satvikkhare31, commented, '3.4 lacs per month is good money for a bachelor, but for someone who is married, it is fine, nothing extraordinary.'
Another user, @thehungrybird_, replied with a hint of sarcasm, 'You said cracked! I'm in!'
A third user, @BhushanRautFSE, shared a practical concern, saying, 'It's a great opportunity, but I think at least hybrid should be there.'
