Overview

ICRA is hiring a ML Data Engineer Intern in Thiruvananthapuram — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to data engineering for machine learning rather than a certificate-only programme.

Responsibilities

• Work on building the pipelines and feature stores that keep training data trustworthy alongside the core team
• Use Python, SQL, ETL / ELT Pipelines, Apache Spark Basics, Feature Stores on live, production-facing problems
• Turn your work into clear documentation, notes or decks for reviewers
• Take part in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
• Collaborate across functions — engineering, product, design or business as the work demands
• Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards
• Track and report your own progress against an agreed plan

Qualifications

• is required. Curiosity, problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn matter far more here than a polished résumé, and every one of these skills is taught on the job.
• Who should apply
• Students in their final year or recent graduates from B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT), BCA, MCA or M.Sc (Computer Science / Data Science) based in or willing to work from Thiruvananthapuram. You should be willing to learn Python, SQL, ETL / ELT Pipelines and able to communicate clearly in writing. Personal projects, coursework, certifications or open-source contributions strengthen your application, but none of them are mandatory.
• Internship details
• This is a 3-month internship in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with a stipend of ₹22,000 per month. You will be given a defined project so that you leave with a reproducible training pipeline other engineers reuse. Working hours follow the team's normal business hours and the internship includes a certificate on successful completion.
• By the end of the internship you will have hands-on command of the tools and workflows used in the field, plus the confidence that comes from solving genuine problems rather than textbook ones. Interns who excel are regularly offered a PPO and a path into a full-time position.
• Eligibility criteria
• Location: based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala or willing to work from there for the internship period
• Joining date: immediate / rolling — selected candidates usually start within 3-5 weeks of accepting the offer, and start dates can be adjusted around end-semester exams
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, standard business hours with 2-3 days a week in the office
• Duration: 3 months, with a certificate issued on successful completion
• Documents at joining: college ID or degree certificate, a government photo ID, and a No-Objection Certificate from your college where your programme requires one
• Equipment: a workstation and tool access are provided at the office; you will need your own laptop and a stable internet connection on work-from-home days
• Bond: no bond and no service agreement is attached to this internship
• Fees: ICRA and MyInternships.in never charge a candidate any fee at any stage of the application, selection or onboarding process. Report anyone who asks you for money in the name of this internship
• required — this is a fresher-friendly internship; Based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala or willing to work from there for the internship period.

Education

• Graduating batch: 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates are both eligible
• Academics: 60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; consistent academics help, but a strong project or portfolio is weighed alongside marks
• Technical skills: Python, SQL, ETL / ELT Pipelines, Apache Spark Basics, Feature Stores
• Also useful: Airflow, Data Validation, Cloud Storage, Data Versioning, Pandas & NumPy
• Soft skills: clear written and spoken English, ownership of your work, comfort asking questions, and the discipline to check your own work before you ship it