Cognizant

Machine Learning Intern

InternshipHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months32K/mo5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Cognizant is inviting applications for the role of Machine Learning Intern in Chennai. This is a hands-on, mentor-led internship designed for students and freshers who want real, practical experience training and evaluating machine-learning models on real datasets. As an intern, you will work…

Skills you'll use

PythonMachine LearningDeep LearningPyTorch/TensorFlowSQLPandasScikit-learnModel EvaluationFeature EngineeringProblem Solving

What you'll do

Prepare data and engineer features for models
Train, tune and evaluate ML models
Run experiments and track metrics
Support model deployment with the team
Document approach and results clearly
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Students in their final year and recent graduates (freshers) interested in a Machine Learning Intern role
Freshers looking to build a career in Data Science
Candidates based in or willing to commute to Chennai
Career-switchers and self-taught learners who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led project experience

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced professionalsReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application & resume screening — your profile, skills and background are reviewed by Cognizant's team.
2Technical / aptitude round — role-relevant questions for the Machine Learning Intern role, possibly with a short task or case study.
3Hiring manager / HR discussion — your problem-solving approach, communication, availability and fit.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Products &…

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