MLOps Engineer – Intern
About the role
Are you passionate about artificial intelligence and curious about how machine learning models are deployed and maintained in production environments? At Opella we are looking for an enthusiastic MLOps Intern to support our team on real-world projects applying cutting-edge technologies in the healthcare sector. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and data scientists to help build scalable infrastructure, data pipelines, and model deployment systems.
What we’re looking for
Final-year student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in MLOps/DevOps, or the machine learning lifecycle.
Basic knowledge of Python and Git.
Familiarity (academic or self-taught) with tools such as Docker, FastAPI, Airflow, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
A strong desire to learn, hands-on attitude, team spirit, and attention to detail.
Fluent English
Key responsibilities
Under the mentorship of the MLOps team, you will:
Assist in the design and maintenance of data and model training pipelines.
Support the implementation of automated testing and model validation steps.
Help containerize models using Docker and develop simple APIs with FastAPI.
Contribute to CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions) to automate ML processes.
Document technical workflows and pipeline components.
Monitor pipeline executions and help troubleshoot issues and performance bottlenecks.
Research and experiment with new tools and MLOps best practices alongside the team.
What we offer
Close mentorship from experienced MLOps, and Data Science professionals.
Exposure to real-world tools and platforms used in production such as MLflow, AWS EMR, Snowflake, Docker, Airflow, and more.
A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on learning and growth.
Flexible hybrid model: remote work with occasional in-person meetings for hands-on sessions and team collaboration.
Potential future employment opportunity based on performance and team needs.
Competitive internship compensation.
Why Join Us?
At Opella, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization using cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes. As part of the AI/ML team, you’ll gain hands-on experience while contributing to digital transformation in healthcare, where ethics, impact, and innovation go hand in hand.
