Chinese AI company DeepSeek announced a significant hiring initiative on Thursday, aiming to double the size of all departments. The company is recruiting for 33 positions spanning seven key areas, including AI research, development, and engineering. Open roles focus on full-stack development, core AI system R&D, deep learning, and model data strategy. DeepSeek’s strategy prioritizes giving new hires responsibility in core areas of development. This expansion signals the firm’s ambitious pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The hiring spree underscores the growing competition within the AI sector, particularly in China. DeepSeek intends to rapidly scale its workforce to accelerate its research and development efforts.