A Bengaluru startup is turning heads with a radical hiring approach: a ₹1 crore-a-year tech job that doesn’t require a CV, college degree, or lengthy interviews.
Smallest AI, founded by Sudarshan Kamath, posted the offer on X (formerly Twitter), sparking widespread debate. The role—a full-stack tech lead—offers ₹60 lakh fixed salary plus ₹40 lakh in equity. It’s a full-time, five-day office job in Bengaluru with flexible hours.
Applicants only need to submit:
✅ A 100-word introduction
✅ Links to their best work
“No degree needed. Resume not required,” Kamath emphasised in the viral post.
Skills Over Paper
The ideal candidate should:
- Have 4–5 years of hands-on experience
- Be proficient in Next.js, Python, and React.js
- Know how to scale systems from scratch
- Be a doer, not a manager
“This is not a managerial position. You need to be a hands-on developer,” Kamath clarified.
How People Reacted
The post crossed 60,000+ views, with many applauding the skills-first approach. One user commented, “Focused on the task at hand. Pure skills and experience!” Another noted, “At least hybrid should be an option.”
Kamath added that the 4–5 years requirement is just a thumb rule: “Most people who are cracked stand out regardless of experience.”
A New Hiring Model?
With World Youth Skills Day around the corner, this trend highlights how Indian startups are embracing portfolios and practical abilities over degrees. Earlier this year, Smallest AI offered ₹40 lakh packages to junior developers, again skipping formal resumes—a signal that skill-first hiring may be the future.