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When we look at it from a global perspective, startups are having a tough time. Taking into consideration factors such as the post-pandemic effects, widespread layoffs, cautious investors and overall competitiveness. 

All these factors have put employees in a challenging position when more and more become cautious if they will still have their jobs in the next few months. But times of uncertainty definitely make organizations push boundaries and innovate. 

India has shown and proven exactly that. The Indian tech startup ecosystem has been growing and growing, with more organizations building AI systems, gaining a lot of investor attraction, and more and more edtech companies dropping out of thin air to meet the growing demand. 

India has one of the largest populations of software engineers in the world, and the country has realized the talent it acquires and has decided to push its boundaries based on that. 

So let’s get straight into it.

1. Fi

Fi is a company founded in 2019 that created a financial app with an in-built savings account using cutting-edge tech. They have raised $13.2 million in seed funds, led by Sequoia India & Ribbit Capital. If you’re looking to get into fintech, Fi is a good company to look into. 

The company has and is continuously looking for candidates with skills such as data science and web development. They have had common job titles such as Product Manager, Risk Analyst, and Back End Developer.

2. Sprinto

Founded in 2019, Sprinto is a software development company that automates information security compliance & privacy laws for fast-growing SaaS companies. The platform works with any cloud setup and helps monitor entity-level risks and controls from a single dashboard.

The company has common job titles such as Full Stack Engineer, Customer Experience Manager, and Product Manager, and has a variety of vacancies online. 

3. Jar

Okay another fintech company: Jar. A company founded in 2021, Jar was on a mission to reacquaint people with savings through the concept of a piggy bank - a concept we were familiar with when we were young. They have a revolutionary method of taking spare change from digital transactions and investing it in digital gold. 

Their most upcoming job titles are software engineers, mobile application developers and others that have a data science background. 

4. Zepto

Zepto is an e-grocery company that was founded in 2021 by two Stanford University dropouts, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra. Not only is it India’s fastest-growing e-grocery company, but it has been valued at $1.4 Billion following its recent Series-E funding. Their headquarters is in Mumbai, however, the company is present across 10 major cities in the country with over 1000 employees.

Zepto's largest job functions are within the operations, engineering, and sales divisions. Have a look on LinkedIn or their careers section for a list of jobs available. 

5. GoKwik

This ones for the data professionals who love nothing but data. GoKwik is a data & technology-led enabler that is on a mission to democratize the shopping experience. The company was founded in 2020, with roughly 250 employees. 

If you’re looking for a 100% remote job, then GoKwik is exactly that. They are a 100% remote-first company and will continue to be 100% remote, with team members spread across 50+ cities and towns in India.

They have common job titles in Customer Experience Manager, Product Manager, and Sales Manager around different divisions such as Engineering, Customer Success, and Product Management.

6. BluSmart

The first to do it. BluSmart is India's first all-electric ride-hailing mobility service. Some of us are aware of urban India and its challenges with traffic. BluSmart has taken on this challenge by creating a sustainable means of transportation for India. But not at a cost, at an efficient, affordable, intelligent, safe and reliable mobility.

BluSmart’s largest job functions are within the engineering, operations, customer success and support division. The most common job titles are software engineer, product manager, and mobile application developer. 

7. Skyroot Aerospace

Okay, this one may be a bit different to the tech world per se. But we have all been hearing about India and its recent work with space - it’s been incredible to hear, so it may be even better to get involved. Skyroot Aerospace was founded in 2018 with its headquarters in Hyderabad, India. The company specializes in futuristic space-launch vehicle design and building. India is becoming more and more competitive, and companies such as Skyroot Aerospace are innovations you want to be a part of. 

They are not exactly part of the tech industry, however, as a tech professional, your skills are highly desirable and transferable. Skyroot Aerospace focuses on job roles such as engineering, operations, and quality assurance. 

Conclusion

As more people get laid off, it can be difficult with the job search. Many are unsure of what companies to look into and which ones have areas of progression and continuous innovation. I hope this article has helped to steer your job search more effectively with start-ups that you can trust. 
 
 

Nisha Arya is a data scientist, freelance technical writer, and an editor and community manager for KDnuggets. She is particularly interested in providing data science career advice or tutorials and theory-based knowledge around data science. Nisha covers a wide range of topics and wishes to explore the different ways artificial intelligence can benefit the longevity of human life. A keen learner, Nisha seeks to broaden her tech knowledge and writing skills, while helping guide others.