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Internship, Reinforcement Learning Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2025)

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Tesla

2d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Engineering
  • Palo Alto

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience with robotic learning (imitation/reinforcement), production-level Python (Numpy, Pytorch), distributed deep learning, and real-world neural networks. Currently pursuing a related degree.
  • You will develop robotic learning with reinforcement or imitation learning, generalize tasks, create policies for language-conditioned tasks, and ensure production quality in safety-critical software.

Requirements

  • Experience in end-to-end robotic learning, with either imitation or reinforcement learning
  • Experience writing production-level Python (including Numpy and Pytorch)
  • Experience with distributed deep learning systems
  • Exposure to robot learning through tactile and/or vision-based sensors is a plus
  • Proven track record of training and deploying real world neural networks
  • Currently pursuing a degree in a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2025 – May 2026

Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end robotic learning with either reinforcement or imitation learning
  • Reinforcing correct set of actions, rewarding correct behavior and negating incorrect behavior (with real-time action/reward feedback loops)
  • Perform a large number of instructions and generalize new tasks with different objects and environments
  • Learn to perform dexterous tasks using high degree of freedom hands
  • Learn different robot policies to solve language-conditioned tasks from vision
  • Ship production quality, safety-critical software

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term, ending approximately December 2025, with the possibility of continuing into Winter/Spring 2026.

How many hours per week will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work 40 hours per week on-site.

Are international students eligible to apply?

Yes, international students can apply, but if your work authorization is through CPT, you should consult your school regarding your ability to work 40 hours per week.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this internship?

You should have experience in end-to-end robotic learning with either imitation or reinforcement learning, proficiency in production-level Python (including Numpy and Pytorch), and a currently pursued degree in a related field, with a graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will be developing end-to-end robotic learning systems, reinforcing correct actions, generalizing tasks in various environments, and shipping production-quality, safety-critical software.

What skills are considered a plus for this internship?

Exposure to robot learning through tactile and/or vision-based sensors is considered a plus.

What is the expected compensation for this internship?

The expected compensation ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually, plus benefits, dependent on various factors such as location and experience.

What benefits are available to interns?

Interns are eligible for various benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), stock purchase plans, and additional perks such as employee discounts and childcare support.

Is Tesla an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Tesla is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace and provides consideration for employment without regard to various protected statuses.

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

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Employees
2003
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Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.