AI/ML Intern, Document Intelligence

Smart Data Solutions Llc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Data Solutions is seeking an AI/ML Intern focused on Document Intelligence in Chennai. Join a team building ML models to extract structured data from pharma documents, and develop OCR/OMR pipelines while preparing NLP datasets with guidance from senior engineers.

You will enhance Python skills and contribute to real-world healthcare automation projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed CS/AI/ML degrees with hands-on NLP/vision or document processing experience and a

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in CS, AI/ML, or related field.
• Strong Python skills and familiarity with ML frameworks.
• Coursework or project experience in NLP, computer vision, or document processing.
• Curiosity about LLMs and how they're applied in real systems.
• Willingness to learn from feedback.

Responsibilities

• Build and evaluate ML models for extracting structured data from pharma documents.
• Develop OCR/OMR pipelines and experiment with text extraction techniques.
• Support data preparation: cleaning, annotation, and labelling for NLP datasets.
• Write clean Python code; contribute to shared codebases with guidance from senior engineers.

Skills

Python programming

ML frameworks

NLP/CV interest

Learning mindset

Education

CS/AI/ML degree

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

HuggingFace Transformers

Job description

Smart Data Solutions, a leading provider of data management, claim routing and workflow solutions to health plans and TPAs, is looking for a AI/ML Intern, Document Intelligence to join our team!

What you'll be doing?

• Build and evaluate ML models for extracting structured data from pharma documents (clinical forms, prescriptions, regulatory filings)
• Develop OCR/OMR pipelines and experiment with text extraction techniques
• Support data preparation: cleaning, annotation, and labelling for NLP datasets
• Write clean Python code; contribute to shared codebases with guidance from senior engineers

What we're looking for?

• Individuals pursuing or recently completed a degree in CS, AI/ML, or related field
• Solid Python skills; familiarity with at least one ML framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face Transformers)
• Coursework or project experience in NLP, computer vision, or document processing
• Curiosity about LLMs and how they're applied in real systems
• Comfortable asking questions and learning from feedback

Nice-to-have skills

• Exposure to OCR tools (Tesseract, PaddleOCR, EasyOCR)
• Interest in healthcare/biomedical AI applications
• Any experience with LangChain, vector databases, or prompt engineering

Why this is the company for you?

• A company culture that is authentic and values teamwork, humility, and fairness! We work hard for our customers and have fun along the way!
• A professional development and growth-oriented workplace.
• Work-life balance with a 5-day work week.

Who is Smart Data Solutions?

Smart Data Solutions (SDS) is a technology leader in healthcare process automation and interoperability. As a strategic partner, SDS helps clients digitally transform their operations, delivering tangible value through reduced costs, streamlined workflows, and an improved customer experience. With data, AI, and automation at its core, SDS provides solutions in Digital Mailroom and Data Capture, Clearinghouse, Intelligent Medical Records, Prior Authorization and Claim Operations. Trusted by over 500 clients- including multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, regional health plans, TPAs, providers, and healthcare partners- SDS streamlines complex front, middle, and back-office operations.

Smart Data Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.