About us
Skit (previously known as http://vernacular.ai/" target="_blank">Vernacular.ai) is an AI-first SaaS voice automation company. Its suite of speech and language solutions enable enterprises to automate their contact centre operations. With over 10 million hours of training data, its product - Vernacular Intelligent Voice Assistant (VIVA) can currently respond in 16+ languages, covering over 160+ dialects and replicating human-like conversations.
Skit currently serves a variety of enterprise clients across diverse sectors such as BFSI, F&B, Hospitality, Consumer Electronics and Travel & Tourism, including prominent clients like Axis Bank, Hathway, Porter and Barbeque Nation. It has been featured as one of the top-notch start-ups in the Cisco Launchpad’s Cohort 6 and is a part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community. It has has also been listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia start-ups 2021 for its remarkable industry innovation.
We are looking for ML Research Engineers to work on the following problems:
- Spoken Language Understanding and Dialog Management.
- Language semantics, parsing, and modeling across multiple languages.
- Speech Recognition, Speech Analytics and Voice Processing across multiple languages.
- Response Generation and Speech Synthesis.
- Active Learning, Monitoring and Observability mechanisms for deployments.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and evaluate Machine Learning solutions.
- Perform experiments and statistical analyses to draw conclusions and take modeling decisions.
- Study, implement and extend state of the art systems.
- Take part in regular research reviews and discussions.
- Build, maintain and extend our open source solutions in the domain.
- Write well-crafted programs at all levels of the system. This includes the data pipelines, experiment prototypes, fast and scalable deployment models, and evaluation, visualization and monitoring systems.
Requirements
- Practical Machine Learning experience as demonstrated by earlier works.
- Knowledge of and ability to use tools from theoretical and practical aspects of computer science. This includes, but is not limited to, probability, statistics, learning theory, algorithms, software architecture, programming languages, etc.
- Good programming skills and ability to work with programs at all levels of a finished Machine Learning product. We prefer language agnosticism since that exemplifies this point.
- Git portfolios and blogs are helpful as they let us better evaluate your work.
- What information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;
- How we use that information; and
- How to access and update that information.
This policy covers the information you share with Skit (Cyllid Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) during the application or recruitment process including:
- Your name, address, email address, telephone number and other contact information;
- Your resume or CV, cover letter, previous and/or relevant work experience or other experience, education, transcripts, or other information you provide to us in support of an application and/or the application and recruitment process;
- Information from interviews and phone-screenings you may have, if any;
- Details of the type of employment you are or may be looking for, current and/or desired salary and other terms relating to compensation and benefits packages, willingness to relocate, or other job preferences;
- Details of how you heard about the position you are applying for;
- Reference information and/or information received from background checks (where applicable), including information provided by third parties;
- Information about your educational and professional background from publicly available sources, including online, that we believe is relevant to your application or a potential future application (e.g. your LinkedIn profile); and/or
- Information related to any assessment you may take as part of the interview screening process.
Your information will be used by Skit for the purposes of carrying out its application and recruitment process which includes:
- Assessing your skills, qualifications and interests against our career opportunities;
- Verifying your information and carrying out reference checks and/or conducting background checks (where applicable) if you are offered a job;
- Communications with you about the recruitment process and/or your application(s), including, in appropriate cases, informing you of other potential career opportunities at Skit;
- Creating and/or submitting reports as required under any local laws and/or regulations, where applicable;
- Making improvements to Skit's application and/or recruitment process including improving diversity in recruitment practices;
- Proactively conducting research about your educational and professional background and skills and contacting you if we think you would be suitable for a role with us.

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Role: C++/Qt Systems Engineer
The Challenge: The Nervous System of Robotics
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The Mission (Scorecard)
● Architect the "Un-bottlenecked" UI: Develop a Qt-based framework capable of handling massive data throughput from NDT sensors without a single frame drop.
● Low-Latency Synergy: Collaborate daily with our C++ BackEnd Architect, who will provide technical mentorship to ensure the UI layer adheres to sub-millisecond systems-level requirements.
● Real-Time Data Visualization: Design and implement modular C++ backend components that integrate with Qt HMI dashboards for real-time status and sensor visualization.
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Technical DNA (Requirements)
· Core Systems Programming: Deep mastery of C++ (OOP, STL, RAII) and Linux System Programming.
· Qt Framework Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Qt Widgets, Signals & Slots, and Qt Creator.
· Concurrency & Performance: Extensive experience in Multithreading, POSIX threads, Mutex, and Condition Variables to handle asynchronous data streams.
· Networking & IPC: Robust experience in TCP/IP Socket Programming (Client-Server) and IPC mechanisms including Shared Memory, Message Queues, and Semaphores.
· Embedded Protocols: Hands-on experience with CAN, SPI, UART, and I2C for interacting with hardware peripherals and ADCs.
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Professional Growth and Environment
● Intellectual Sparring: Join a team of smart peers and mentors who will constantly challenge your assumptions and push your technical boundaries.
● Technological Confluence: Work at the absolute intersection of Advanced Research, Robotics, and Cybernetics.
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The Stakeholder Ecosystem
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Candidate Profile
We are looking for an individual who combines technical mastery with a collaborative spirit. You should have a deep intuition for C++ and Qt, paired with the humility to iterate and grow within a high-velocity team.
Full Stack Engineer (Frontend Strong, Backend Proficient)
5-10 Years Experience
Contract: 6months+extendable
Location: Remote
Technical Requirements Frontend Expertise (Strong)
*Need at least 4 Yrs in React web developement, Node & AI.*
● Deep proficiency in React, Next.js, TypeScript
● Experience with state management (Redux, Context API)
● Frontend testing expertise (Jest, Cypress)
● Proven track record of achieving high Lighthouse performance scores Backend Proficiency
● Solid experience with Node.js, NestJS (preferred), or ExpressJS
● Database management (SQL, NoSQL)
● Cloud technologies experience (AWS, Azure)
● Understanding of OpenAI and AI integration capabilities (bonus) Full Stack Integration
● Excellent ability to manage and troubleshoot integration issues between frontend and backend systems
● Experience designing cohesive systems with proper separation of concerns
Key Roles/Responsibilities: –
• Develop an understanding of business obstacles, create
• solutions based on advanced analytics and draw implications for
• model development
• Combine, explore and draw insights from data. Often large and
• complex data assets from different parts of the business.
• Design and build explorative, predictive- or prescriptive
• models, utilizing optimization, simulation and machine learning
• techniques
• Prototype and pilot new solutions and be a part of the aim
• of ‘productifying’ those valuable solutions that can have impact at a
• global scale
• Guides and coaches other chapter colleagues to help solve
• data/technical problems at an operational level, and in
• methodologies to help improve development processes
• Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in complex data sets to
• enable the business to take data-driven decisions
ExpressJs)
● In-depth knowledge and working experience on Restful/SOAP web services
● Working knowledge of NoSQL/SQL database technologies.
● In-depth knowledge of web technologies like React JS/Next JS, and Typescript.
● Experience in databases such as SQL Server will be preferable
● Experience with AWS Cloud (specifically API Gateway) will be preferable
● Experience with popular React.js workflows (Redux)
● Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
● Understanding of caching and third-party integration.
● Familiar with code versioning tools (such as Git, SVN).
● Knowledge of unit testing code using Jest & Enzyme.
● Knowledge of Python and Chrome extension development is a plus.
● Excellent verbal communication skills
● Good problem-solving skills
• 2+ years of experience in data engineering & strong understanding of data engineering principles using big data technologies
• Excellent programming skills in Python is mandatory
• Expertise in relational databases (MSSQL/MySQL/Postgres) and expertise in SQL. Exposure to NoSQL such as Cassandra. MongoDB will be a plus.
• Exposure to deploying ETL pipelines such as AirFlow, Docker containers & Lambda functions
• Experience in AWS loud services such as AWS CLI, Glue, Kinesis etc
• Experience using Tableau for data visualization is a plus
• Ability to demonstrate a portfolio of projects (GitHub, papers, etc.) is a plus
• Motivated, can-do attitude and desire to make a change is a must
• Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities:
- User-centric development of high-quality code that is maintainable and testable
- Utilize flutter to design and build complex applications
- Create custom packages in flutter by employing the functionalities as well as the APIs accessible in native Android and iOS
- Create and translate the designs as well as the wireframes into high-quality responsive UI code
- Design and develop architecture as well as testable, viable, and functional software by using MVC & MVVM to implement new features and meet product requirement
- Determine and solve any issues present in the system and propose your ideas in terms of new features and improvements needed in the new system
- Propose ideal Data Structure keeping in mind space and time complexity
- Stay up-to-date with the industry trends and best practices
- Keep the Scrum Team up-to-date by updating and managing the code and the project on Git
- Make sure security rules are being followed while building the application
- Ensure, through validation of the cloud system, that new changes are not affecting the security of the backend server
- Maintain software throughout product lifecycle including design, development, verification & bug fixes
- Coordinate with the respective teams for bug fixing and ensure we have a stable product
- Be part of the core team developing new app features while focusing on improving our existing code
- Self-starter with excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- At least 2 years of experience in mobile app development
- Experience with Flutter Development (or any other alternative like Kotlin, React native, Xamarin, Cordova, ionic etc) is a must
- Experience shipping two or more Android and/or iOS based applications utilizing hybrid technologies (flutter, ionic framework, react native, Xamarin)
- While focus is on hybrid, a solid native coding background in either Android or iOS is a must
- Experience in developing cross-platform mobile applications for Android (Java/Kotlin) iOS (Swift/Objective C), or other cross platform frameworks like React native or Xamarin
- Experience with Futter. This should include from making responsive UIs to efficiently query data and also manage states in an optimized manner
- Experience working in an Agile Environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Passionate about creating and refining great mobile user experiences
- Knowledge of JavaScript, React.js is a plus
- Knowledge of web technologies, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript is a plus
- Knowledge of mobile application security best practices is a plus
- Programming experience in Microsoft Stack (Strong C#, ASP.NET Web forms, Web API, SQL Server) is a plus
- Expertise in deploying hybrid applications across iOS App Store and Google Play App Store is a plus

- Experience in defining new architectures, design all layers of the solution, create architectural blueprints that can be used for final code development.
- Interface with client business/technical teams to understand complex requirements.
- Anticipate on technological evolutions(example use MySQL Lite not MS SQL, use C# not ASP, don't use JSF use Angular).
- Resolve technical issues.
- Bridge between Developers, Project Managers/Leads, and Client, ensuring smooth communication channel.
- Ensure quality of project implementation deployed.
- Provide technical guidance to projects/programs for complex components of a multiple technology suites.
- Ensuring documentation of the complete project architecture.
- Lead actions to determine root cause of problems and drive resolution.
- Participate in cross-functional work groups to assess business needs, develop a systems architecture strategy, and implementation plans.
- Leads work groups that are responsible for software development.
- Ensure that all components of the technical architecture are properly integrated and implemented by the development team.
- Coach the technical team in the development of the technical architecture and help them solve challenging technical problems
- Provide technical support and technical quality control throughout all stages of the project.
- Spearheads the development, implementation and communications of architecture roadmap strategies to ensure that systems are scalable, reliable, secure, supportable, and achieve.
- Identify existing architecture weaknesses and find opportunities for process reengineering and perform cost benefit analysis
- Time Management- Organizes own workload to achieve maximum productivity and completes work in a timely and professional manner. Handles multiple short and long term modules by proper planning while anticipating potential problems and planning for contingencies.
- Identify high-potential team members for next level positions and creating learning and development plans for them.
- Enable strong process in place and reducing dependencies on individual.
Technical Skills and Qualification
- Excellent knowledge of Web technologies, Java, Javascript, Contact center environment.
- Experience of current technologies including Open Source, J2EE (JSP, Servlet, JSP, etc.), web application development, web services (REST/SOAP/XML), Rich Internet Applications, messaging infrastructures and databases.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and applications.
- Should be comfortable for 40%-60% coding.
- Able to convert requirements into executable code
- 9 to 12 yrs experience
- Qualification: BE/B-Tech /MCA or any equivalent degree
Desirables
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill
- Ability to lead discussions with all levels of the organization and provide balanced information of an idea or communication of an issue regardless of written or verbal
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
- Having Analytical and problem-solving
- Ability to translate complex requirements into functional and Technical architecture
- Experience managing the technology aspect of multiple complex projects
- Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions and Assist team members in complex task
- Willing to take ownership and being accountable.
- Openness, communicates honestly, openly, and consistently.
- Positive Attitude encourages a positive rather than negative viewpoint.
- Integrity maintains the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties.
- Should be a good listener.
- Dependable, can be relied upon to get the job done.
- Able to avoid mistakes that could/should be anticipated.
- Should be able sense and grab the opportunities to innovate and improvise.
- Very high competence in presentation skills.
- Negotiator: Excellent negotiation skills which comes handy in hard selling new ideas/ new technical implementations etc.
- Risk Management: Should be able to take calculated risks in trying out new technical implementation avenues
- Able to communicate the org level vision to the team effectively









