Cortex DB is building the AI-native database of the future rethinking how applications store, query, and reason over data in a world where AI agents are the primary consumers of information. We're an early-stage, high-conviction team and we're moving fast. The company was founded by a team from IIT Delhi, including an ex-PM from Flipkart, repeat founders, and serial entrepreneurs and is led by Founder Prashant Malik, co-creator of Apache Cassandra, the distributed database that powers some of the world's largest technology companies. Prashant is a Web 2.0 veteran who has seen infrastructure revolutions from the inside, and he's building Cortex DB to be the foundational data layer for the AI era. If you want to learn what it actually takes to build a category-defining developer tool from zero to one, this is the room to be in.
The Opportunity: The AI and agentic space is exploding with new companies, new use cases, new infrastructure every week. Bangalore is at the center of it. Conferences, meetups, and developer events are happening constantly, and this role puts you right in the middle of it all. We're looking for someone who is already showing up to these events not because they have to, but because they genuinely want to understand where AI is going. If that's you, we want to make those trips count. You'll be our eyes and ears on the ground, the person who connects Cortex DB with the engineers and teams building the next wave of AI applications and in the process, get an unfiltered education in how a world-class team does early-stage customer acquisition for a developer tools
product.
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include
Spread the word about Cortex DB: Show up at AI, agentic, and developer-focused conferences and events across Bangalore and get people excited about what we're building. Hand out materials, strike up conversations, and leave people with a clear sense of who Cortex DB is and why it matters.
Talk to people genuinely: The core of this role is human connection. Chat with engineers, founders, and product builders. Ask them what they're working on. Share what Cortex DB is doing. You don't need a script just curiosity and the ability to hold a good conversation.
Gather feedback along the way: If someone has thoughts on what we're building, capture it. A quick note on what people reacted to, what questions came up, or what they found interesting is genuinely valuable to the team. Low pressure just keep your ears open.
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Be a connector: If you meet someone who would clearly benefit from Cortex DB, flag it to the team. No expectation to close anything just make the introduction and let us take it from there.
What you'll walk away with:
A front-row seat to how a world-class founding team builds a developer tools company from zero.
Real experience in early-stage GTM, customer discovery, and funnel-building the kind that translates to product, sales, and growth roles as the company scales.
Direct access to the founding team founders, ex-PMs, and operators who've done this before and will invest time in helping you grow.
Meaningful work that actually matters your conversations will shape Cortex DB's product roadmap and first customer relationships.
A path to expanded responsibility within the company as adoption grows.
Stipend: 500- 800 per event (based on duration) + travel reimbursements.
Duration: Flexible per-event basis, with strong potential for ongoing engagement.
Location: Bangalore (field-based, across conference venues in the city).
Start date: Immediate.
Skill(s) required
Computer skills Effective Communication English Proficiency (Spoken) English Proficiency (Written) Interpersonal skills Technical Analysis
Who can apply
Only those candidates can apply who
are available for the part time job/internship
can start the part time job/internship between 17th Jun'26 and 22nd Jul'26
are available for duration of 3 months
have relevant skills and interests
Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Other requirements
Requirements:
Undergrad or postgrad student in CS, IT, Business, or a related field — or an early-career graduate looking to get real exposure to the AI and developer tools space.
A genuine interest in AI, agentic systems, or the developer ecosystem — if you're already going to conferences and meetups in this space, that's a big plus, but not a requirement.
Someone who enjoys talking to people and can hold a natural, thoughtful conversation — you don't need to be a salesperson, just someone who communicates well.
Comfortable representing a brand in public settings with warmth and energy.
Curious enough to ask good questions and observe what's happening around you.
A note on skills:
If you haven't done this kind of work before, that's completely fine.
We'll help you get comfortable with how to talk to users, what to listen for, and how to represent Cortex DB in a way that feels natural to you.
Think of it as learning a real-world skill set — user conversations, feedback gathering, community presence — that will serve you well in any product, growth, or business role going forward.
Perks
Certificate Letter of recommendation Flexible work hours Informal dress code
Additional information
Stipend Structure
Fixed pay: ₹ 500 - 2,400 /week
Incentive pay: ₹ 500 - 2,000 /week
Number of openings
4
About CortexDB
Cortex DB is building the AI-native database of the future rethinking how applications store, query, and reason over data at scale. We're early, ambitious, and moving fast. Now we're hitting the ground in Bangalore, and we want sharp, people-first folks to be the face of Cortex DB at the city's top tech conferences.
