Research Internships (Rolling Intake)

About Tata Consultancy Service

TCS is best known for its exceptional IT and business, solutions and service capabilities, as well as remarkable customer experience. With its presence in multiple industries and resources, it has become a recognized and acknowledged establishment in the IT and business sectors. TCS provides direction, recommendations, and expertise to clients, alongside technology approaches, ensuring the greatest levels of assurance and satisfaction. Their worldwide industry networks and systems aid the clients in the best possible ways.

Your role

For over 4 decades, TCS Research has systematically invested in research on computing and its intersection with physical, biological, mathematical, and behavioural science. The researchers apply scientific rigour and a collaborative mindset to solve pressing problems faced by industry and society.

They attract talent from diverse backgrounds and enrich their careers by allowing them to work on real-world problems. They leverage their cross-domain experiences and employ rigour and ethics in their inventions. TCS Research conducts research in the following areas:

• Computing Systems
• Cybersecurity & Privacy
• Data & Decision Sciences
• Deep Learning & AI
• Embedded Devices & Intelligent Systems
• Robotics & Autonomous Systems
• Foundations of Computing
• Life Sciences
• Media, Entertainment & Advertising
• Physical Sciences
• Software Systems & Services
• Behavioural, Business & Social Sciences

 

Additionally, the research programs focused on areas such as Smart Machines, Personalized Medicines, Digital Citizens, and more, directly feed into TCS’ business pipeline.  

Researchers and scientists at TCS Research publish more than 240 papers in top-tier conferences and journals each year.

TCS Research not only provides a conducive work environment to its researchers but also helps them collaborate with other brilliant minds. They encourage continuous learning and improvement of skills and provide them the autonomy and freedom to work on interdisciplinary research areas.

TCS is an equal opportunity employer. Within TCS Research, more than 33% of researchers and scientists are women, leading various teams, and areas of research.

Locations:

TCS Research invites applicants for Full-time Research, Predoctoral and Postdoctoral positions at its labs in seven locations in India: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi (Noida and Gurugram), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune.

The Predoctoral Fellowship and Apprenticeship programs are directed towards recent graduates who are looking for a hands-on industry stint and are keen to explore research as a long-term career opportunity.

They also invite fresh PhDs from the respective geography (with existing US citizenship/residency) for 2–3-year Postdoctoral positions in TCS Pace Port™ at New York, within the Cornell Tech campus, and TCS Pace Port™ Pittsburgh, within Carnegie Mellon University.

Training, development & rotations

TCS provides its global, diverse workforce with a stimulating environment to aid both their personal and professional development. They also run Inspire, a specialized program that provides fast-track career progression to high-potential employees.

Salary & benefits

At TCS, for an Intern, the salary ranges from INR 2 to 3 LPA (Source: Glassdoor). The employee benefits at TCS are as follows:

• Job training
• Soft-skill training
• Healthcare and life insurance
• International relocation opportunities
• Free food and transport 
• Team outings
• Educational aids
• Gyms and cafeterias 

Career progression

TCS is one of the best places to work in if one wants to be in the IT sector. It has a hierarchy of career levels. It is home to various options and possibilities. The scope of personal and career growth at TCS is high. 

TCS has short internships (six to eight weeks) and long internships (sixteen to eighteen weeks) in Research and Development (R&D). The organization seeks ambitious and remarkable final year BE or B. Tech, MTech, MS, or PhD students with a passion for computer science research and students pursuing master’s or doctorate in psychology, sociology, economics, mathematics, and game design. It also accepts graduates of Arts, Commerce, and Sciences.

Work-life balance

 TCS has a good Inclusive work environment and you are required to work on completely company-owned projects and try to solve problems that will help the company.

Culture & vibe

The company strives to deliver excellence in all its undertakings. The company is inclusive, appealing, and diverse, and considers these as its greatest strengths.

The Tata Code of Conduct is for all employees to follow. The Code is a set of morals for setting the appropriate standard of behaviour that is expected from everybody.

About you

• TCS is looking out for researchers who will advance their capabilities in their core research areas and create an intellectual foundation for making an impact on industry and society.
• TCS invites applicants who have completed their graduation, master's, or PhDs from any recognized University/Institute.

How to apply

To apply for this role, just click on the "Apply on employer site" button, which navigates to the career section where the application can be filled out and submitted.