Best job sites to find startup jobs in India — May 2023

If you were hunting startup roles in India during May 2023, this archive sums up the most useful sites and how to use them. I’ll point out where to look, what to expect, and simple actions you can take right away to improve your chances.

Where to search and what each site does best

AngelList — great for roles at early-stage startups and product-led teams. Create a focused profile, list your skills and salary range, and apply with a short pitch. Recruiters on AngelList value concise profiles and direct messages; don’t leave your profile half-finished.

CutShort — built for quick matches between startups and candidates. It highlights role fit and often shows expected salary bands. Use their skills tags and skill tests if available to boost visibility. Respond fast: many startup hires move quickly.

Startup Jobs India — a niche board listing roles across cities and remote options. It’s useful for browsing curated openings you might miss on bigger platforms. Check titles and company stages so you apply to roles that fit your growth goals.

LinkedIn — still essential. Follow startup founders, join niche groups, and set job alerts for specific keywords like “early-stage”, “growth”, or specific tech stacks. Use the posts section to show small wins or projects that speak to startup needs.

Indeed — good for volume and filtering by location and salary. Use it to cast a wider net, then focus your energy on follow-ups for roles that match your top priorities.

Practical tips to stand out

Tailor one clear pitch for each application and paste it into the message field when possible. Startups skim—lead with the impact you delivered, not a long list of duties.

Show projects and outcomes. A link to a short demo, GitHub repo, or product screenshot beats a generic skills list. If you improved a metric, state the percent or number and the time frame.

Network where founders hang out. Twitter, product communities, and local meetups can surface roles not posted publicly. A short warm intro from a mutual contact often speeds interviews.

Use alerts and calendar reminders. Set job alerts on each platform and block time weekly to review new matches. Apply fast, then follow up after five working days if you haven’t heard back.

Be clear on what matters to you—equity, remote work, compensation, tech stack—and filter roles accordingly. Saying yes to interviews for the wrong priorities wastes both your time and the recruiter’s.

Finally, keep learning targeted skills. If a role keeps appearing with a certain tool or framework, add a short project with that tech to your profile. Hiring teams like to see relevant, recent work.

May 2023 showed that niche boards plus fast, tailored applications win the day. Use the sites above, keep your profile sharp, and reach out directly when you can. That combination finds more startup roles and gets you interviews faster.