Internship, AI Engineer, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2025)

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company pioneering autonomous driving technology and AI solutions.
$100,000 - $150,000
Machine Learning
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
AI · Automotive

Description For Internship, AI Engineer, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2025)

Tesla is seeking exceptional Machine Learning Interns to contribute to the future of autonomous driving technology. As part of this internship program, you'll work with one of the world's largest training clusters and have the opportunity to impact millions of Tesla customers. The role focuses on building large-scale models for autonomy across Tesla's AI products, including foundation models, computer vision, and reinforcement learning systems.

You'll be part of a lean, dynamic team working on cutting-edge AI technologies, from multi-task learning to video networks and generative models. The position offers hands-on experience with real-world applications of machine learning, allowing you to leverage Tesla's vast driving data to develop robust self-driving systems.

The ideal candidate should have strong foundations in machine learning, particularly in areas like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and modern neural network architectures. You'll need experience with distributed computing and a track record of innovation in deep learning, whether through shipped products or research publications.

This internship offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with various financial benefits like 401(k) and stock purchase plans. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, you'll work in an environment that values diversity and innovation, with access to Tesla's cutting-edge resources and technology.

This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring AI engineers to gain hands-on experience at a company that's revolutionizing both the automotive and AI industries. You'll be directly contributing to the development of autonomous driving technology while working alongside some of the industry's best talents in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Internship, AI Engineer, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2025)

  • Applied research in Foundation Models, computer vision, large language models and generative modeling
  • Work on cutting-edge AI techniques including multi-task learning and reinforcement learning
  • Implement novel AI tooling for efficient training of large-scale models
  • Leverage millions of miles of driving data for self-driving system development
  • Collaborate with team to apply research findings to real-world challenges
  • Experiment with data generation and network driven data collection
  • Ship production quality, safety-critical software to Tesla's vehicle fleet

Requirements For Internship, AI Engineer, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2025)

Python
  • Demonstrated experience in machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, GPT, CNNs)
  • Strong experience with Python and software engineering best practices
  • Experience with imitation learning, reinforcement learning, or modern neural network architectures
  • Deep understanding of deep learning fundamentals
  • Experience with sparse training techniques and neural network pruning
  • Experience with training large models on distributed computing
  • Ability to work on complex problems and produce significant research
  • Proven track record of innovations in deep learning

Benefits For Internship, AI Engineer, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution option
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick time and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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