Optum

AI Data Engineer Intern

InternshipIn OfficeThiruvananthapuram, Kerala2 months23K/mo12 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Start your career in data engineering for AI systems with Optum as an AI Data Engineer Intern in Thiruvananthapuram. You will sit with a working team, use the same tools and systems they do, and own a defined piece of work from day one. About the role As an AI Data Engineer Intern at Optum, your…

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Skills you'll use

PythonSQLETL PipelinesData CleaningPandas & NumPyData Labelling & QAVector DatabasesAirflow BasicsCloud Storage (S3/GCS)Data Versioning

What you'll do

Work on building the clean, labelled datasets and pipelines AI models depend on alongside the core team
Apply Python, SQL, ETL Pipelines, Data Cleaning to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT), BCA, MCA or M.Sc (Computer Science / Data Science)
Graduating batch 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome
60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics
Working knowledge of Python, SQL, ETL Pipelines (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to Data Cleaning, Pandas & NumPy, Data Labelling & QA is an advantage
Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work
No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship
Based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Letter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Team-fit / behavioural interview with the team
3HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Optum

Optum operates in the healthcare technology sector and has an active presence in Thiruvananthapuram. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a…

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