Who we’re looking for…

Role: Sr AI Engineer, NLP

Team: AI

Reports To: Head of AI

Location: India. We are prioritizing candidates in the Delhi area. This role is expected to work in the Indian time zone IST.

Travel: This role will be expected to make annual travel 3-4 times domestically in India and 1-2 times internationally to the US. Note, Knit US does US All Team, in-person company events twice per year.

A little about us…

Knit is the The Researcher-Driven AI Platform helping researchers run agency-quality quant + qual research at DIY costs & speed. Through Knit, brands like NASCAR, JBL, and Mars automate their consumer research process to get a quicker and more holistic understanding of their audiences.

Overview

This Senior AI Engineer [NLP] role focuses on developing and deploying generative AI models to streamline market research automation, working closely with product managers, designers, and engineers. By leveraging cutting-edge LLM techniques, this position ensures that Knit’s platform can rapidly produce high-quality consumer insights at scale, boosting efficiency and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities | What you will own…

Key performance indicators for this team & role:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Model Quality | High-fidelity outputs, improved accuracy, explainability, and relevance.
• Timeliness & Scalability | Reduced latency, stable infrastructure under load, and efficient resource usage.
• User Impact | Increased user satisfaction, retention, and broader product adoption.

Primary responsibilities of this role:

• Design & Refine ML & LLM Solutions | Architect, fine-tune, and integrate models to produce insightful, trustworthy results.
• Backend Engineering | Build scalable APIs, robust pipelines, and tightly integrated backend services.
• Validation & Compliance | Run pilot tests, ensure TRL readiness, maintain security, and mitigate bias.
• Continuous Improvement | Monitor performance, iterate on solutions, and help move from early adopters to mainstream markets.

Required Skills & Experiences

• LLM Expertise | Strong background in designing and tuning advanced models for 3+ years..
• Backend Engineering | Proficiency in creating APIs, microservices, and cloud-based solutions.
• Communication & Analysis | Ability to convey technical details clearly and align initiatives with business needs.
• Adaptability | Commitment to learning new methods and evolving as the field advances.

Benefits

Upon joining the Knit team, you will receive a competitive salary + Equity Options if applicable to role, Healthcare Coverage, a company-issued laptop, contributions to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF), holiday time-off, and more!

Our Company Values

• We are thoughtful of others.
• We are mindful of ourselves.
• We deliver delightful experiences.