The Modern Chanakya is an AI-powered personal local advisor platform that is redefining authentic travel in India. We help travelers discover authentic places and experiences through personalized AI guidance. This is a co-founder role with a significant equity stake. You will own the core of our business. Lets do it our way! What You'll Do: Lead the strategy and execution of building our unique, human-curated database from the ground up. Define and build the brand's voice and storytelling. Foster and grow our Chanakya community of authentic travel contributors. Drive all organic marketing and user acquisition efforts. What We're Looking For: We're looking for a peer who is more than just a resume. We're looking for a partner who believes in building a legacy, not just a business. A peer who shares our deep passion for authentic travel and India's diverse culture. A builder who understands that a brand is built on trust, transparency, and a unique story. Someone with the desi dhandha spirit —the grit, resilience, and persistence to push through the inevitable chaos of the early startup journey. A person who values honesty and loyalty above all, as we are building a partnership on a foundation of shared trust. A strategic mind, capable of owning the entire content and marketing domain. Interested? Send me a message with a bit about yourself and your thoughts on the future of authentic travel in India or any other are also appreciated. This goes beyond typical resumes, jobs, corporate culture. Lets foster our own culture together. #Cofounder #Startup #TravelTech #SaaS #AI #IndianStartup #Hiring #ContentCreator #Marketing #Community
Company Description - The Modern Chanakya is an AI-powered personal local advisor platform that is redefining authentic travel in India. We exist to bridge the significant gap between travelers seeking genuine, immersive experiences and the vast, often overlooked, soul of India. Role: Backend Developer Inter Type: Remote Stipend - Basic Eligibility: 2nd Year, 3rd year & 4th year students, or recent graduates in Computer Science or related fields What's in it for you - Real-World AI/ML Experience, Full-Stack Exposure (Backend Focus), Scalable Architecture Principles, Mentorship, Letter of Recommendation/Reference, Startup Experience, Potential for Future Role Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of scalable backend systems, forming the backbone of our platform. Drive seamless integration with GitHub APIs, enabling robust issue tracking, pull request management, and collaborative contributions for student projects. Design, implement, and optimize database architectures to efficiently store and manage critical student-project interaction data. Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend and product teams to translate user needs into technical solutions, ensuring a cohesive and smooth user experience. Champion best practices in code quality, delivering clean, efficient, and well-documented solutions. Qualifications: Strong proficiency in backend development using modern frameworks and languages (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, or similar), capable of building scalable systems. Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), enabling clean and maintainable code. Proven familiarity with RESTful API design and integration, with specific experience in GitHub APIs being a plus. Hands-on experience with database management (SQL, NoSQL, or MongoDB), including schema design and querying. Proficiency in version control with Git, including collaborative workflows (e.g., pull requests, branching). Bonus Skills : Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g., React, Vue.js) to contribute to full-stack understanding. Exposure to DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, deployment) for streamlined development. Exceptional ability to work independently, take initiative, and communicate proactively in a dynamic, remote startup environment.