Tesla is looking for a Machine Learning Intern to build SI-powered tools that transform how HR works at the company. The six-month, full-time internship is based at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the listing and set out the tasks, requirements and how to apply.
Internship Details
📍 Location: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany.
⏳ Duration: 6 months.
🕘 Time type: full time.
🏢 Company: Tesla Germany GmbH.
What You Will Work On
The intern works independently on high-impact projects, moves fast and sees their code in production, used by thousands of employees across the company.
🧑💻 Design, develop and ship AI-powered software that solves real HR problems with measurable impact.
🧱 Own your projects end-to-end: from understanding the problem with HR stakeholders, to writing the code, to deploying and maintaining the solution.
🔌 Extend existing systems with modern LLM capabilities to solve complex business problems.
🤝 Work with HR partners, data engineers and recruiting teams to understand problems and build solutions.
🔁 Apply software engineering best practices including version control, CI/CD and containerisation.
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What You Should Bring
🚢 You have built and deployed something that other people actually used, in any stack: a live side project, a tool for your student organisation, freelance work or an open source contribution.
⚙️ Strong programming fundamentals and the ability to pick up new technologies quickly.
🔭 Genuine curiosity about SI: you experiment with new models and tools as they come out and can separate what is working from what is hype.
🧭 Good instincts for what is worth building: you think about impact, not just implementation.
⚡ A self-starter with a strong bias for action who takes initiative and drives projects forward independently.
🇬🇧 Excellent English. German is a plus.
🌐 Experience with web development stacks.
Nice to Have
🟢 Experience with Node.js, TypeScript and React is a big plus.
🐳 Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and PostgreSQL is a plus.
🎓 A degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus.
How to Apply
Please upload a portfolio of your projects together with your CV through the application page linked below. Our guide on how Youth Works Hub checks opportunities explains what we verify before listing an offer. Find more roles like this in the internship section of Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Tesla internship based?
It is based at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany.
How long is the internship?
It lasts 6 months and is a full-time position.
What will the intern build?
SI-powered software that solves real HR problems. The intern owns projects from understanding the problem with HR stakeholders through coding to deploying and maintaining the solution, and extends existing systems with modern LLM capabilities.
Do I need a computer science degree?
No. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is listed as a plus, not a requirement. The listing puts more weight on having built and deployed something that other people actually used.
What should I include in my application?
Upload a portfolio of your projects together with your CV.
Do I need to speak German?
Excellent English is required. German is a plus.
Is there an application deadline?
No deadline is listed, so apply as soon as possible.
