Karya

About Karya

Karya is revolutionizing the AI industry by building high-quality, inclusive AI datasets while simultaneously creating dignified digital work for economically underserved communities. Since its inception as a research project at Microsoft in 2017, Karya has grown to impact tens of thousands of rural Indians across 20 states, delivering over 40 million digital tasks. They empower individuals to earn at least 20 times the Indian minimum wage. Karya partners with major organizations like Google and Microsoft to shape an AI economy that is inclusive and accountable.

How We Work

Karya's foundation is built on a unified purpose: uplifting people out of poverty. This mission drives their collaborative environment, attracting individuals passionate about social impact and technological innovation. They prioritize maximizing worker wages over company profit and redirect earnings back to workers, operating as an impact-first social enterprise. The core Karya platform, including their Android app and client dashboard, is open-source, fostering transparency and broader impact.

Engineering at Karya

Karya leverages technology to reach thousands of people on the ground, delivering data services like collection and annotation through mobile and web platforms. They build inclusive, high-quality datasets across various sectors, ensuring AI is smarter and more ethical. Their technical approach focuses on rigorous human-centered model evaluations across languages, domains, and real-world use cases. Karya crafts first-person datasets ethically at scale, collaborating with communities to gather data grounded in daily life and local context.

Why Join Us

• Drive real social impact by providing economic opportunities to underserved communities through AI.
• Contribute to building ethical, inclusive, and high-quality AI datasets that reflect diverse perspectives.
• Work in an open-source environment, enabling widespread adoption and impact of your contributions.
• Join a purpose-driven team where worker well-being and fair compensation are paramount.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible leave and vacation policy.
• Hybrid work options.
• Insurance as per industry standards.
• Access to leaders in technology and social impact sectors.