Job Position

Forward Deployed Engineer (Intern)

Join Needl.ai's accelerated internship program designed for top-tier engineering talent from IITs and premier institutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with enterprise customers, building tailored AI-powered knowledge solutions while developing expertise in forward deployment engineering. Our interns work on real customer problems from day one, with a clear progression path to become Forward Deployed Engineers who ownthe complete customer journey from requirements to success.

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In this role, your work will involve:

Technical Implementation & Integration

Build proof-of-concepts and MVPs leveraging both the internal AI tech stack and publicly available AI tools
Develop and enhance AI-driven solutions using Python
Assist in system integration and deployment on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
Contribute to the internal knowledge base and engineering playbooks
Participate in cross-functional projects with product, engineering, and customer success teams

Customer Solution Design, Deployment & Success

Assist in Client Engagement and Discovery
Shadow Solutions Engineers, participate in customer calls, and help analyze requirements to understand complex business workflows and knowledge-intensive processes
Contribute to Solution Design and Prototyping
Assist in rapid prototyping of AI solutions using the internal tech stack
Enable Deployment and Customer Success
Assist in solution implementation, monitoring, and post-deployment optimization, including participation in customer success reviews
Drive Documentation and Feedback Loops
Create customer documentation, implementation guides, and best practices while collecting and analyzing feedback to inform product improvements

Experience

M.Tech/B.Tech from top tier colleges - IITs/IISc/NITs/BITS or equivalent

Preferred Qualification

Academic Excellence: Currently pursuing B.Tech/M.Tech from IIT or equivalent premier institution (CSE, EE, or related)
Programming Proficiency: Experience with front-end and back-end technologies,specifically JavaScript and Python
AI/ML Knowledge: Course work or projects in machine learning, NLP, or AI fundamentals. Experience with generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot)for rapid prototyping
Cloud Awareness: Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and deployment concepts
Interest in finance, fintech, or other knowledge-intensive industries
Enthusiasm for generative AI and a willingness to learn and grow within this evolvingspace
Understanding of applied AI techniques, ideally within the financial & other sectors

What We Offer

Exposure to cutting-edge generative AI, context engineering, and knowledge agent technologies
Exposure to working with leading clients in the finance industry, solving real-world challenges
Exposure to C-level executives and decision-makers at enterprise clients and Needl.ai
A collaborative work environment that values responsibility, curiosity, and growth.
Work on live customer projects affecting real business outcomes
Contribute to solutions serving leading enterprises in finance and emerging tech sectors
Build a portfolio of implemented AI solutions across diverse use cases

Selection Criteria

Technical Assessment: Python programming, problem-solving, and AI/ML fundamentals
System Design: Basic solution architecture for a knowledge-intensive workflow
Cultural Fit: Alignment with our values of responsibility, curiosity, and customer obsession

To Apply

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