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DeepSeek Plans Major Hiring Spree After $7.4 Billion Funding Round

Published: Jun. 27, 2026 4:40 a.m. GMT+8

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Investors close to DeepSeek told Caixin that its first funding round reached 50 billion yuan. Photo: VCG

Chinese artificial-intelligence startup DeepSeek has launched a sweeping recruitment drive to at least double the size of each department after completing its first major funding round.

The company posted job openings across several social-media platforms late June 25, seeking candidates for roles spanning full-stack development, core AI systems, product management and administrative functions.

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