Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Intern

About the internship

This internship is focused on designing practical, scalable fixes for existing business challenges, implementing them end to end, and handing them over to the operations team once they are working smoothly.

What you'll do

You will support program operations through problem solving, stakeholder coordination, process improvement, and reporting. The role calls for someone who can work across teams, manage multiple workstreams, and turn ideas into reliable execution.

Problem solving and collaboration

• Address operational issues early so execution stays on track.
• Run pre-mortem and post-mortem reviews to identify risks, diagnose failures, and apply fixes.
• Partner with instructors, product teams, and support functions to help programs run successfully.
• Develop dependable working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly in both written and spoken formats with team members and leadership.

Execution and operations

• Own stakeholder management from start to finish, including onboarding, training, assigning work, reviewing performance, handling payments, and offboarding.
• Create, run, and maintain operational plans that keep programs running smoothly.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly tasks carefully and on schedule.
• Deliver work that is accurate, polished, and aligned with team expectations.
• Track workstream status and share updates that help with decision-making.
• Write policies and document workflows to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Use internal tools such as Google Sheets, Excel, Power BI, and related analytics tools to make data-backed decisions.
• Spot opportunities to automate and streamline processes.
• Handle and grow several workstreams independently.

Team contribution

• Work collaboratively with peers to support shared goals and strong operational performance.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open only to candidates who can commit to a full-time, in-office internship, can begin between 29 Jun 2026 and 3 Aug 2026, and are available for 6 months. Applicants should also bring relevant skills, interests, and a strong fit for the role.

Additional requirements

• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Readiness to execute designed solutions and help prove their effectiveness.
• Genuine interest in education, technology, and a fast-moving startup setting.
• Tech exposure or prior experience in ed-tech operations will be an advantage.
• Experience handling stakeholders.
• Comfort using analytical tools such as Excel, Word, and data visualisation platforms.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable, with the ability to own several workstreams at once.

About the company

Founded in 2019, Scaler is a tech education company that helps working professionals build new skills and supports aspiring engineers through industry-relevant learning. Its core offerings, Scaler Academy and Scaler DSML, are built around practical outcomes and mentorship from leaders at top organisations, including major tech companies. Learners reportedly see strong career impact, including a 4.5x return on investment and a 126% salary increase on average.

Internship details

The internship lasts 6 months and begins immediately.

Compensation

The stipend is INR 50,000 per month.

Perks

Perks include a certificate, flexible working hours, a 5-day work week, an informal dress code, and free snacks and beverages.

Deadline

The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026 at 11:59 PM.