Associate Software Engineer Intern - YMS

Navis Software India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to production YMS platform

Ownership of deliverable

Mentorship and learning opportunities

Job summary

Navis Software India Private Limited is offering an internship to contribute to a live Yard Management Systems platform. You will explore gate automation, computer vision, OCR, and ML pipelines, while sharpening backend skills and automation across yard operations.

The role emphasizes self-directed learning and cross-area collaboration. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/EC (final or pre-final year) with strong Python/Java basics and experience in CV/ML projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in CS/Electronics or related field (final or pre-final year)
• Strong fundamentals in Python or Java
• Hands-on CV/OCR/ML coursework or projects
• Familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow and Python data libs

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Gate Automation & CV prototyping for yard gates.
• Develop backend features in the YMS platform and automate tasks.
• Document work and surface blockers clearly.

Skills

Python

Java

Computer vision

Machine learning basics

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in CS/EC or related (final or pre-final year)

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

OpenCV

NumPy

Job description

About the Role

Kaleris builds Yard Management Systems (YMS) that control and optimize the movement of goods throughout the supply chain - across gates, yards, docks, and drivers. We are actively expanding our YMS platform with new automation capabilities including gate intelligence, real-time yard visibility, and driver self-service workflows. As an intern on this team, you'll contribute to real engineering problems on a live product. You'll be assigned to one or more focus areas based on team needs and your own strengths - which may shift during the internship as priorities evolve. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and self-directed enough to ramp up on a new area with limited hand-holding.

What You May Work On

Gate Automation & Computer Vision (Research & Prototype)

Explore and prototype computer vision and OCR approaches for automated detection of truck and trailer data at yard gates - trailer numbers, license plates, cab numbers, USDOT numbers, and seal presence. Build and evaluate training data pipelines using publicly available datasets and real-world gate imagery. Benchmark detection accuracy and document what is achievable in-house vs. what would require significant investment. Assess feasibility of running detection models on edge hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson or equivalent).

YMS Platform Feature Development

Work on backend features within the Kaleris YMS platform - contributing to gate workflow logic, shipment management, dock door assignments, or yard inventory tracking. Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews. Help reduce manual data entry pain points through automation and smarter integrations.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field (final or pre-final year)
• Solid programming fundamentals in at least one language - Python, Java, or similar
• Any hands‑on project or coursework involving computer vision, OCR, or machine learning (academic, personal, or Kaggle - show us the code)
• Familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow, and Python data libraries (OpenCV, NumPy)
• Ability to pick up new technologies independently - you won't have a dedicated senior in every focus area
• Clear written communication - you'll need to document your work and surface blockers clearly
• Genuine curiosity about how software solves real operational problems

Good to Have

• Web development experience - frontend or backend Ruby on Rails familiarity - our YMS platform has Rails components; any Rails or web backend experience is a strong plus
• Exposure to REST APIs, event-driven systems, or database design
• Interest in logistics, yard/warehouse operations, or supply chain technology

What You'll Get

• Exposure to a real, production YMS platform used by major logistics operators
• Ownership of a meaningful deliverable - not a sandbox exercise
• Flexibility to contribute across different areas of the product based on where you add the most value

Kaleris is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Kaleris, we encourage creativity, delight in innovation, and foster opportunities to grow. We believe every move matters, especially career moves. We’re building the connected, visible, sustainable, and reliable global supply chain of the future. And we're looking for the best and brightest people to join our team.