VegBoom Corp. / AI & Simulation Developer | Company Ventures

This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner, Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer. Learn more about Company Ventures here

Please note that through Blackstone LaunchPad’s partnership with Company Ventures, this role is ONLY open for students currently enrolled at City University of New York (CUNY) schools. Only CUNY students will be invited to interview and participate.

About the program:

Blackstone LaunchPad is committed to equipping primarily first generation and low-income college students with career skills and exposure for career success. Learn more here. The Blackstone LaunchPad Summer Internship Program connects students to meaningful opportunities at Blackstone and LaunchPad employer partners: Blackstone portfolio companies and select startups. Please note all hiring and employment-related decisions, including compensation and the terms and conditions of employment, are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.

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Responsibilities:
-Assist in building and refining digital twin models for food supply chain simulations.
-Support the integration of real-world sustainability data (e.g., emissions, waste, and resource use) into digital twin systems.
-Work with AI/ML tools to help improve predictive modeling and insights for sustainability optimization.
-Conduct research on best practices for digital twins in environmental impact reduction.
-Collaborate with the team on traceability and reporting features to enhance decision-making.

Qualifications:
1-Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn) – Essential for building predictive models and simulations.
2-Experience/familiarity with digital twin concepts and modeling techniques – Understanding how to create virtual representations of food supply chains and sustainability processes.
3-Knowledge of data structures, APIs, and databases (SQL, NoSQL) – Needed for handling and integrating real-world sustainability and supply chain data into the digital twin system.

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This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.