[WIP] Hiring
Related: [[memo]], [[TODOs]]
Open Positions
Immediate Needs (Pre-MVP Phase)
[[Founder's Office Intern]] - OPEN ⭐
Type: Internship (3-6 months)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Bangalore preferred)
Start: Immediate
Role: Grant outreach, operations, research support
[[User Feedback & Founder's Office Intern]] - OPEN ⭐
Type: Internship (3-6 months)
Location: Remote (India)
Start: Immediate
Role: User research, feedback collection, operational support
Near-Term Needs (MVP Development - 0-6 months)
Full-Stack Engineer - PLANNING
Type: Full-time co-founder or early employee
Stack: Electron, React, TypeScript, SQLite
Focus: Desktop app development, security
AI/ML Engineer - PLANNING
Type: Full-time or contract
Focus: Medical OCR, NLP for Indian documents
Experience: Computer vision, Indian language support
Growth Phase Needs (6-12 months)
Product Designer - FUTURE
Type: Full-time
Focus: UI/UX for health data visualization
Backend Engineer - FUTURE
Type: Full-time
Focus: ABDM integration, cloud sync
Marketing Lead - FUTURE
Type: Full-time
Focus: GTM strategy, user acquisition
Hiring Philosophy
What We Look For
1. Mission Alignment
Passionate about healthcare and longevity
Believes in user data ownership and privacy
Wants to solve real problems for Indian families
2. Ownership Mindset
Takes initiative without being asked
Thinks long-term, acts fast
Comfortable with ambiguity and building 0→1
3. Learning Velocity
Fast learner, self-directed
Comfortable picking up new technologies
Asks great questions
4. Execution Excellence
Ships high-quality work consistently
Balances speed with quality
Strong communication skills
What We Offer
For Full-Time Roles:
Competitive salary + equity
Flexibility (remote/hybrid)
Work on meaningful problems (health, longevity, privacy)
Early-stage startup experience
Build something from scratch
For Interns:
Hands-on experience with startup operations
Direct work with founders
Exposure to fundraising, product, and GTM
Potential for full-time conversion
Flexible hours, remote-friendly
Current Team
Founders
[Founder Name]: Background, role
(To be filled)
Advisors
Healthcare/Medical advisor (TBD)
Privacy/Security advisor (TBD)
India digital health ecosystem advisor (TBD)
Early Team
(Building)
Interview Process
For Full-Time Engineers
Stage 1: Initial Screen (30 min)
Background and experience
Interest in healthcare/longevity
Technical fit assessment
Stage 2: Technical Round (90 min)
Coding challenge (take-home or live)
Architecture discussion
Problem-solving approach
Stage 3: Founder Rounds (60 min)
Mission alignment
Culture fit
Long-term vision discussion
Stage 4: Reference Checks
2-3 references
Background verification
Timeline: 1-2 weeks end-to-end
For Interns
Stage 1: Application Review
Resume and cover letter
Relevant experience and skills
Stage 2: Interview (45 min)
Background and interests
Task-based scenario questions
Availability and expectations
Stage 3: Trial Task (Optional)
Small project or task (2-4 hours)
Assess quality and initiative
Timeline: 1 week end-to-end
Compensation Framework
Full-Time Roles
Engineering (0-2 years exp):
Salary: ₹8-15 LPA
Equity: 0.5-1.5%
Engineering (2-5 years exp):
Salary: ₹15-25 LPA
Equity: 0.25-1%
Senior Engineering (5+ years exp):
Salary: ₹25-40 LPA
Equity: 0.1-0.5%
Non-Engineering:
Salary: ₹6-20 LPA (based on role and experience)
Equity: 0.1-1%
Interns
Founder's Office Intern:
Stipend: ₹10,000-20,000/month
Equity: Potential for small grant (0.01-0.05%) based on performance
Duration: 3-6 months
Conversion: Possible full-time role after internship
Remote Work Policy
Default: Remote-first company
Office: Optional co-working space in Bangalore
Flexibility:
Work from anywhere in India
Flexible hours (core hours: 11 AM - 4 PM IST for overlap)
Async communication by default
Sync meetings when necessary
In-Person:
Quarterly team offsites
Critical planning sessions
Team building activities
Application Process
How to Apply
For All Roles:
Email: [email protected] (TBD - setup pending)
Subject: "[Role Name] - [Your Name]"
Include:
Resume/CV
Cover letter (why AarogyaDost, why this role)
Portfolio/GitHub (for engineering roles)
Relevant links (LinkedIn, blog, projects)
For Founder's Office Intern:
See detailed JD: [[Founder's Office Intern]]
Include: Resume + Why you're interested in health tech
What Happens Next
24-48 hours: Application acknowledged
1 week: Initial review and response
1-2 weeks: Interview process (if shortlisted)
Offer: 2-3 days to decide
Diversity & Inclusion
We're building a diverse team that represents India:
Equal opportunity employer
No discrimination based on gender, religion, caste, region, language
Actively seek diverse perspectives
Inclusive remote-first culture
Resources
For Candidates
[[memo|Product Vision]] - Understand what we're building
[[marketing-slides|Pitch Deck]] - See our market opportunity
[[TODOs|Roadmap]] - See what we're working on
[[grants/README|Funding Status]] - See our grant pipeline
For New Hires
Onboarding checklist (TBD)
Company handbook (TBD)
Engineering wiki (TBD)
Tools and access setup (TBD)
Job Descriptions
Active Roles
[[Founder's Office Intern]] ⭐ OPEN
[[User Feedback & Founder's Office Intern]] ⭐ OPEN
Planned Roles (TBD)
Full-Stack Engineer
AI/ML Engineer (OCR)
Product Designer
Backend Engineer (ABDM)
Marketing Lead
Contact
For hiring inquiries:
Email: [email protected] (TBD)
LinkedIn: [Company Page] (TBD)
For general inquiries:
Website: [TBD]
Twitter: [TBD]
Last Updated: 2025-11-25 Current Team Size: Founders (building) Open Positions: 2 (Founder's Office Intern, User Feedback & Founder's Office Intern)
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