AI/ML Engineer Intern at Darukaa.Earth

About Darukaa.Earth

At Darukaa.Earth, we are a nature tech enterprise dedicated to bringing radical transparency in nature and democratizing climate action through nature-based carbon and biodiversity finance. We operate at the intersection of Nature, Technology, Finance, and last-mile impact, backed by investors like IIT Bombay & IIM Vishakhapatnam.

We combine cutting-edge technologies such as:

• Geospatial analytics, remote sensing
• Climate Modelling
• Vision Language Modelling (VLM)
• Bioacoustics monitoring
• Blockchain-enabled environmental finance

Our value chains include Nature Finance projects, Turnkey projects for Biodiversity mapping & Nature conservation, and SaaS offerings for Environmental reporting.

About the Role

We are inviting motivated undergraduate and postgraduate students from Computer Science and related technical disciplines to join us as AI/ML Engineer Interns. This paid internship, lasting 3-6 months (flexible), is designed for students seeking hands-on experience with production-grade systems, modern technology stacks, and real industry workflows beyond academic projects. This is a learning-focused, performance-based growth opportunity with an immediate start, offering a potential pathway to a full-time role.

Responsibilities

As an AI/ML Engineer Intern, you will:

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs (Python-based systems).
• Work with geospatial data, maps, dashboards, and large-scale datasets.
• Integrate AI/ML model outputs into scalable backend systems.
• Develop and fine-tune custom AI/ML models based on requirements.
• Collaborate on cloud deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and system optimization.
• Contribute to live platforms used in ongoing climate and biodiversity projects.

Eligibility Criteria

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, MCA, Data Science, AI, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong fundamentals in programming (Python preferred).
• Good to have knowledge of GenAI, Agentic AI.
• Interest in full stack development, real-world systems, and applied technology.
• Willingness to learn, experiment, and work in a fast-paced startup environment.

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to industry-standard practices and production-grade systems.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.
• Opportunity to work on solutions tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Work: Build solutions that tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.
• Long-Term Potential: This internship is an opportunity for a full-time role.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work at the intersection of geospatial data, AI, IoT, and sustainability.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside visionary technologists and environmental experts.

Our Culture

At Darukaa.Earth, we create solutions that drive climate action. We embody:

• 10x Thinking, 10x Impact: Ambitious goals, outsized results.
• Meritocratic Utopia: Contributions recognized, performance rewarded.
• Daily Improvement: Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ownership Mindset: Autonomy and initiative encouraged.
• Bias Towards Action: Focus on solving critical problems efficiently.
• Effective Communication: Clarity, transparency, and knowledge-sharing valued.