Key facts
- Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is significantly expanding its workforce.
- The company aims to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
- DeepSeek is in the final stages of raising approximately 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion).
- The hiring push covers technical and engineering roles.
Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is undertaking a significant hiring surge across all departments as it intensifies its pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The Hangzhou-based firm is in the final stages of securing approximately 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in what would be one of China's largest startup financings. This recruitment drive, covering technical and engineering roles, is aimed at bolstering DeepSeek's capabilities to compete with domestic rivals and global leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.