Application Guide
How to Apply for Software Developer
at Kheyti
🏢 About Kheyti
Kheyti is an Indian agritech startup that provides affordable greenhouse solutions to smallholder farmers, aiming to increase their yields and incomes. Despite the sparse job description, the company's mission to empower farmers through technology makes it a meaningful place to work for those passionate about social impact and agriculture.
About This Role
As a Software Developer at Kheyti, you will build and maintain digital tools that directly support farmers, such as IoT-enabled greenhouse monitoring or mobile apps. Your work will help bridge the technology gap in rural India, making a tangible difference in agricultural productivity.
💡 A Day in the Life
You'll start your day with a standup on Slack, then dive into coding features for the farmer-facing app or internal dashboard. Midday, you might pair with a product manager to discuss user feedback from field trials, and end the day deploying a fix for an offline sync issue. Expect frequent check-ins with a small, mission-driven team.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Kheyti Is Looking For
- Proficient in full-stack development (e.g., Python, JavaScript, React Native) with experience building scalable web/mobile apps
- Passionate about social impact and comfortable working on products for low-resource environments
- Able to handle ambiguity and work autonomously in a remote startup setting
- Familiar with IoT, data analytics, or agritech is a plus
📝 Tips for Applying to Kheyti
Tailor your resume to highlight projects that solve real-world problems, especially in agriculture or rural development
Include a brief cover letter explaining why you're drawn to Kheyti's mission, not just the tech stack
Showcase any experience with low-bandwidth or offline-first applications, as farmers may have limited connectivity
Mention your comfort with remote collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, etc.) and asynchronous communication
If you have a portfolio, include a link to a project that demonstrates end-to-end ownership
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your motivation for working in agritech and how your skills can help smallholder farmers', 'Specific examples of building products for users with limited technical literacy or infrastructure', 'Your ability to work independently and iterate quickly in a startup environment', 'Any experience with data collection or analysis in rural settings']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read Kheyti's blog or news articles to understand their greenhouse product and farmer impact stories
- → Study their website for any technology mentions (e.g., sensors, dashboards) to infer the tech stack
- → Look up their team on LinkedIn to see the backgrounds of current developers
- → Understand the challenges of Indian agriculture (e.g., small landholdings, climate risks) to speak their language
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't submit a generic application—show you've researched Kheyti's mission and products
- Avoid overemphasizing cutting-edge tech without acknowledging the need for simplicity and reliability
- Don't ignore the remote nature: failing to mention your remote work setup or communication habits may raise concerns
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!