Software Engineering Intern (Founders Office)

SapientPriors Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SapientPriors Inc. Bengaluru is seeking a technically solid student or recent graduate to join the Founders Office. You will own select projects with minimal supervision, engage with core infrastructure and ML systems, and contribute to both backend architecture and frontend interfaces as priorities shift in a fast-paced setting.

Expect hands-on work with ML workflows, cloud deployment pipelines, and cross-team collaboration, while adapting to evolving business needs and project scopes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a CS-related degree.
• Strong software fundamentals and design principles.
• Ability to take full ownership of tasks with minimal guidance.
• Practical knowledge of ML systems from data pipelines to evaluation.
• Comfort to pivot quickly when requirements change mid-project.

Responsibilities

• Own projects for the Founders Office with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to backend architecture and frontend interfaces as needed.
• Work on ML workflows, data management, and model evaluation.
• Collaborate across teams in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Ownership & independence

ML systems knowledge

Adaptability

Education

BTech / MTech / MS in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

PyTorch

Next.js

React

Webflow

GCP / AWS / Azure

Job description

Batch: 2025/2026/2027.

About the role

• Support the Founders Office by taking ownership of projects with minimal supervision
• Engage directly with core infrastructure and ML systems that shape the company's direction
• Contribute to both backend architecture and frontend interfaces as needs arise
• Work in a fast-moving environment where priorities and scope shift based on business needs

What you'll work on

• ML workflows and infrastructure, including dataset management, platform selection, and model evaluation
• Building or improving web-facing tools using modern frameworks
• Cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines
• Projects that cut across teams and require independent problem-solving

What we're looking for

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a BTech, MTech, or MS in Computer Science or a closely related field
• Solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals and design principles
• Comfort taking full ownership of tasks without constant guidance
• Practical knowledge of how ML systems work, from data pipelines through to evaluation
• Ability to pivot quickly when requirements change mid-project

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure
• Familiarity with Docker or basic DevOps practices
• Experience with PyTorch or similar ML frameworks
• Track record building web interfaces with Next.js, React, or Webflow
• Prior work at a startup or early-stage company