Company Description At 169Pi , we’re not just building AI tools, we're architecting the Memory OS for AGI . Our mission is to create intelligent systems that don’t just answer, but remember, reason, and adapt bringing real-world utility to the forefront of artificial intelligence. We operate as a full-stack AI research and infrastructure company, focused on domain-specific foundation models , multi-agent systems, and reasoning-first workflows. Our innovations span LLMs , multi-modal learning , and soon, persistent memory architectures tailored for high-impact sectors like education, coding, healthcare, policy, and legal research. Our latest product, Alpie , is a leap toward this future: an agentic platform with deep contextual understanding, modular tool-use, and task decomposition. While our Memory OS is actively in development, our current models already outperform expectations on reasoning and reliability. We’ve trained multiple high-performance language models and signed major partnerships, including a national-scale deployment with ISRO , India’s premier space research agency. Backed by technical breakthroughs and institutional trust, we are now scaling globally. Why We Need You? We're looking for a brilliant, hands-on CTO to lead our technical vision, help architect world-class AI systems, and build a strong engineering + research culture. This is not just a title, it’s an ownership opportunity. We're seeking someone with deep expertise in foundational models, system architecture, and infrastructure who can think boldly and execute relentlessly. What You'll Do Lead and own the technical architecture of our LLM stack, agent orchestration, and Memory OS platform Guide model training , fine-tuning, and performance optimization (RAG, SLMs, tool use, memory) Scale infrastructure for cost-efficient , production-grade AI systems (distributed training, inference, ops) Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performance engineering and research team Co-author research papers , open-source frameworks, and drive our technical presence globally Work closely with the CEO and founding team to align product and research roadmaps Represent 169Pi at global AI forums and build technical reputation & partnerships Compensation: Equity-heavy + Competitive salary post-funding Location: Hybrid - Mumbai, Soon USA. You Might be a fit if you : Have built and deployed LLMs or large-scale AI systems (open-source contributions, published papers a plus) Understand RAG, agentic workflows, memory architectures, and reasoning-centric models Are comfortable with training pipelines, multi-GPU orchestration, and fine-tuning large models Have previously held a technical leadership or CTO role at an AI/infra/ML-first company Are a builder at heart someone who thrives in chaos and creates clarity Want to build something iconic from the ground up , not just join late Bonus: You've worked with OSS communities, startups, research labs What We Offer Founding-level equity and future leadership in a high-growth, high-impact startup A chance to build the technical heart of the company , not just manage it Join us at a defining moment we’re raising our next round and expanding globally Work on problems that matter from national-scale deployments to building AI that can code, learn, and reason Collaborate with a gritty, ambitious team who won’t stop till they build AGI infrastructure the right way We're not hiring a CTO to manage, we're hiring one to invent. lead. own. If you’re a genius ready to make something unforgettable, write to us. Apply Now: Send your CV and a short note about your AI journey and vision to careers@169pi.com or rajat_arya@169pi.com
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Preferred: India) Type: Full-Time Internship (Stipend + Potential Conversion in 3-6 Months) About 169Pi 169Pi is an AI research and product lab on a mission to build the world’s most intelligent, reasoning-first AI systems . Our flagship product, Alpie , is a next-generation AI platform designed to rival and surpass the experience of tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity but with deeper reasoning, memory, and agent capabilities . We’ve already trained one of the world’s most efficient 32B reasoning models on a fraction of the cost and compute used by global giants and it’s outperforming models many times its size. Our backend and designs are complete, our launch window is near, and now we’re assembling a builder’s dream team to make it happen. Joining us means you won’t just be an intern - you’ll be part of the core launch crew , working side-by-side with top engineers and designers to ship a product the world will actually use. If you’ve ever wanted to work on something that could make global headlines, this is it. Who we are looking for? Frontend Developers Interns Proficiency in React.js / Next.js Mastery of CSS/Tailwind for pixel-perfect UI from Figma designs Passion for clean, responsive, and production-grade design implementation Full stack Developers Interns Proficiency in React.js / Next.js plus backend experience in Node.js / Python API integration skills (REST, WebSockets, streaming) Ability to work across the stack to deliver fully functional features For Both Roles: Hunger to build real products , not just demos Ability to work fast and adapt in a startup environment Strong ownership and attention to detail What You'll do Convert production-ready UI/UX into a fully functional, global-standard frontend Integrate backend APIs and AI streaming into real-time chat experiences Implement core features like conversation history, workspace collaboration, and prompt tools Optimize for speed, scalability, and a world-class user experience Collaborate daily with backend engineers, designers, and product leads What You'll get Stipend during internship Chance to convert to full-time within 3–6 months based on performance Real-world experience building a ChatGPT-level AI platform Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge AI models and infrastructure How to Apply – Send your resume, GitHub, and links to any projects you’ve built to careers@169pi.com . Immediate joiners highly preferred.
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Preferred: India) We’re Hiring: Motion Designer at 169Pi 169Pi is building the future of AI from India to the world with our flagship reasoning model Alpie launching soon. As part of our global brand push, we are creating cinematic motion visuals and storytelling experiences to showcase our vision, products, and models. We are urgently looking for a Motion Designer who can craft high-quality motion arts, animations, and cinematic product videos that bring 169Pi and Alpie to life. What you’ll do: Design and animate launch videos, product explainers, and campaign reels for 169Pi and Alpie Create visually striking motion graphics, kinetic typography, and smooth transitions that match global AI brand standards Translate abstract AI concepts into clear, engaging, and futuristic storytelling Collaborate with our design and product team to deliver fast, high-impact assets for social, web, and launch events What we’re looking for: Strong portfolio of motion design and product videos (agency or tech/startup background preferred) Proficiency in After Effects, Cinema4D/Blender, or equivalent tools Ability to match the cinematic, sleek, futuristic style of OpenAI/Anthropic videos Fast turnaround capability (this role is urgent — immediate joiners will be prioritized) Bonus: Experience in AI/startup campaigns or tech product storytelling Why 169Pi? We’re not just building another AI company - we’re creating India’s full-stack AI and scaling reasoning AI globally. This is your chance to shape how the world sees our technology. How to Apply – Send your resume and links to any projects you’ve built to careers@169pi.com . Immediate joiners highly preferred.
Urgent Hiring: Marketing Lead (AI Product Launch) at 169Pi We are on the verge of something big. 169Pi is about to launch ALPIE Core , our breakthrough LLM, India’s leap in reasoning AI. We don’t have a marketing team yet and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Marketing Lead / Growth Hacker who can take an AI product launch and make it a movement. Someone who thrives on out-of-the-box ideas, viral storytelling, and bold campaigns that cut through the noise. This is not a “make a few posts” role. It’s about building attention, hype, and brand love around a product that is taking on the biggest AI players in the world. What you’ll do: Own the end-to-end launch marketing of ALPIE Core Craft high-impact campaigns across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Instagram, and communities Build viral content ideas, videos, and stories that people can’t ignore Collaborate directly with the founder & product team to shape narratives Execute rapid experiments in PR, partnerships, and growth Position 169Pi globally as the next big AI company from India What we’re looking for: Proven experience in tech or AI product launches (bonus if startup) Creative + analytical mindset, you can think crazy and measure impact Deep understanding of social media, growth loops, and virality Passion for AI, startups, and bold storytelling Hustle mindset: you can join ASAP and make things happen fast Why join? Be the first marketing hire and build this from zero Work on India’s most ambitious AI project taking on OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek & co. Huge visibility, responsibility, and chance to shape the global narrative of ALPIE Core A seat at the table with a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder & a fast-moving team 📍 Location: Flexible (Remote + Mumbai preferred) ⚡ Urgency: We’re hiring immediately - launch is just days away. How to Apply – Send your resume and links to any projects you’ve built to careers@169pi.com . Immediate joiners highly preferred.
Co-Founder & CTO — 169Pi (Mumbai / Hybrid / Remote Possible) About 169Pi 169Pi is an AI research and infrastructure company building India’s next generation of reasoning-first models, APIs, and agentic platforms. We’ve already done what most deep-tech startups only talk about, we trained and deployed our own large model and shipped real products used by developers and institutions. Our flagship model, Alpie Core, is a 32B-parameter reasoning model (4-bit optimized) that outperforms GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 3.5, and DeepSeek R1 on reasoning and coding benchmarks. It powers a fast-growing ecosystem: Alpie Core — our flagship reasoning model, the foundation of all 169Pi products. 169Pi Playground — developer sandbox to test models, tune parameters, and experiment with reasoning tasks. 169Pi API Platform — the unified interface to access the Playground and purchase Alpie Core APIs for enterprise and developer use. Alpie Chat Assistant — launching this week, a reasoning-centric chatbot with deeper capabilities, real-time context, and domain-specific tools. Vibe Code / Alpie Code — our intelligent coding platform (Planner → Coder → Executor → Debugger → Memory Layer) that lets users build full products or websites end-to-end. Our technology is already deployed with ISRO and the Bihar Government, with multiple pilots in progress. We’re signing up new users daily on both the Playground and API Platform. 169Pi is a deep-tech company rooted in R&D, reasoning research, and real-world deployment. We’re now expanding our core engineering leadership as we raise a USD 7–10 M seed round to scale compute, research, and global reach. What You’ll Build & Own As Co-Founder & CTO, you’ll lead every layer of our technology from foundational model R&D to large-scale infrastructure, developer platforms, and applied products. 1. Model & AI Research Lead optimization and training of next-gen reasoning models (32B → 70B → 100B +). Oversee fine-tuning, quantization, evaluation, and benchmarking pipelines. Shape our research direction and co-author technical papers advancing reasoning-based AI. 2. Infrastructure & APIs Architect scalable, low-latency inference systems powering Alpie Core APIs. Manage GPU clusters, monitoring, auto-scaling, and performance optimization. Lead the developer platform — SDKs, dashboards, integrations, and documentation. 3. Product & Engineering Drive architecture for Alpie Chat Assistant and its tool ecosystem. Build Vibe Code / Alpie Code, our multi-agent system that transforms ideas into working products. Integrate cross-platform context retention, execution sandboxes, and collaborative features. 4. Leadership & Culture Hire and mentor exceptional engineers and researchers. Create a culture around speed > perfection, depth > noise, ownership > titles. Work closely with founders on product roadmap, IP strategy, and fundraising. Who We’re Looking For 4–15 years of experience in AI systems, deep learning, or distributed infra. Proven leadership in building and scaling deep-tech or AI startups. Strong expertise in Python, FastAPI, PyTorch, CUDA, Kubernetes, and cloud infra. Hands-on experience with LLM training, fine-tuning, quantization, or agentic architectures. Open to working remotely or hybrid with the core team in Mumbai, India, we welcome global applicants (especially Indian founders/engineers abroad) willing to collaborate closely across time zones. Passion for building real AI products that reach users and not just demos. What You’ll Get Founding-level equity, negotiated directly with founders. Title: Co-Founder & CTO. Salary: ₹ 0 initially (till seed close — round in advanced talks). Perks: Access to compute credits / GPUs, co-authorship on research papers, and direct collaboration with experienced founders who’ve: Built and exited a previous startup Worked with Snapchat (US) Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 (2025) Recognized by Indian ministries and national innovation programs You’ll be joining a seasoned founding team that knows how to take a company from 0 → 1 → 100 — and is now focused on building India’s defining AI infrastructure company. Why Now Alpie Core is live & benchmark-proven. Playground + API Platform launched & scaling. Alpie Chat Assistant releasing this week. Government partnerships & enterprise pilots underway. Funding active: seed round in motion. Perfect timing: Join as the founding CTO before the rocket takes off. If you’re the kind of engineer who dreams not of joining OpenAI but of building the next one from India, this is your moment. We’ve built the base. You’ll build the future. Apply / Connect: Send your profile and a short note on why you want to build the future of reasoning AI to careers@169pi.ai or Rajat_arya@169pi.ai or DM Rajat Arya on LinkedIn / X.