🚀 The Marketing AI Apprentice (Project-Based) at Firemaker I’m looking for a builder, a problem-solver, an apprentice who wants to get their hands dirty with the tech that’s actually changing the game. You’ll be building AI agents and automation engines that directly impact our growth. A merit-based opportunity to prove your skills on real-world projects, with a direct path to a full-time role if you’ve got the spark. This isn’t an internship — it’s your audition. Your mission, should you choose to accept: Craft intelligent agents to assist with research, content generation, and data analysis. Create and deploy workflows that streamline our marketing and sales funnels. Design and build curated databases (RAG) and collateral that give our team an unfair advantage. Work alongside the founders to solve real, immediate business challenges. This isn't just another gig: You'll be working directly with Rishi and Sameer - serial entrepreneurs who have built and scaled companies before. This is a chance to learn from those who have been in the trenches. You won't be working on hypotheticals. You will ship real projects and build a portfolio that screams "I can deliver." We're a small, tight-knit team. We value candid feedback, moving fast, and taking complete ownership of your work. We believe in learning by doing. Our philosophy is simple: Work hard, Celebrate harder. We love food, music, movies and having a good time over coffee/tea/beer. We're looking for: A problem-solver who sees a manual process and immediately thinks: “I can automate that” or “there’s an agent possible here.” Someone with working knowledge of coding (Python preferred; JavaScript/TypeScript a plus) and basic API integration skills. Exposure to databases (SQL required; NoSQL or vector databases like Pinecone/Weaviate a bonus). Curiosity and willingness to experiment with AI frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, LlamaIndex) and automation tools (Zapier, n8n, Make). Familiarity with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or open-source models) and a knack for prompt design. Experience with RAG workflows is a plus. An excellent communicator who is reliable, proactive, and documents their work clearly. The nitty-gritty: This is a project-based engagement (location - Bangalore) designed as a skills showcase. We believe in rewarding talent, and for the right candidate who demonstrates exceptional capability and drive, this will convert into a full-time, paid position. Consider it. Ready to build? Send us one thing you’ve built or hacked together recently. It could be: An AI agent that automated research, lead generation, or content drafting. A workflow automation (Zapier, n8n, Make, or custom scripts) that connected multiple tools and saved time. A database project where you designed schemas, managed queries, or set up a RAG-style knowledge base. An integration (API calls, Python/JS scripts) that got two systems talking to each other. Any side project or proof-of-concept that demonstrates your builder mindset. Tell us: What was the problem statement? What options did you consider? How did you go about solving it? We care about your thought process, creativity, and ability to execute.