Tesla · 10 hours ago
AI Engineering Intern, Summer 2026
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is seeking exceptional Machine Learning Interns to help build large scale models to drive the future of autonomy across all current and future generations of Tesla AI products. The role involves applied research in various AI disciplines, working on cutting-edge techniques, and collaborating with a team to ensure high-quality system integration within existing platforms.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Train large-scale foundation and generative models that are optimized for performance and latency
Improve data engine for large scale and high-quality dataset curation
Reinforcement Learning for instilling objectives and improving overall robustness, including RL for training
Design compound AI systems for better planning and reasoning, with emphasis on world modeling and generative videos
Applied research in the areas of Foundation Models, including but not limited to computer vision, large language models and generative modeling
Work on cutting-edge techniques in AI - multi-task learning, video networks, multi-modal generative models, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, semi-supervised learning, self-supervised learning
Explore and implement novel AI tooling and techniques for efficient training and fine-tuning of large-scale models, incorporating RL for training
Leverage millions of miles of driving data and interventions to build a robust and scalable end-to-end learning based self-driving system
Collaborate with a team to apply research findings to real-world challenges, ensuring high-quality system integration within existing platforms
Experiment with data generation and network driven data collection approaches to enhance the diversity and quality of training data, including generative videos
Ship production quality, safety-critical software to the entirety of Tesla’s vehicle fleet, with applications in world modeling
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in machine learning frameworks and models such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, GPT, CNNs, and generative models
Strong experience with Python and software engineering best practices
Experience with one or more of imitation Learning, reinforcement learning (offline/off-policy), modern neural network architectures (e.g., GPT, diffusion, generative models), or related techniques, including RL for training
An 'under the hood' knowledge of deep learning: layer details, loss functions, optimization, etc
Prior experience with sparse training techniques, neural network pruning, and generative modeling, with exposure to generative videos
Experience with training large models on distributed computing
Ability to work on complex problems and produce significant research and/or experience deploying production ML models at scale, particularly in world modeling
Proven track record of innovations and executions in deep learning, demonstrated with shipping products or first-author publications at leading AI conferences
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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