Applied AI Engineer Intern (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about building intelligent systems that make a real impact at scale? As an Applied AI Engineer Intern (m/f/d) at SIXT, you will design and build AI-powered solutions that transform how one of Europe's leading mobility companies operates globally - from intelligent automation to agentic workflows and predictive systems. Working alongside experienced engineers in our Headquarter, you will turn complex challenges into working prototypes and see your solutions deployed in a real production environment. This internship requires a minimum commitment of 6 months and is open to Master's students in a technical field only. Ready to shape the next generation of AI-driven innovation? Apply now and join Team Orange!

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You support the design and development of scalable, production-ready AI automation frameworks and agentic workflows that integrate into SIXT's technology ecosystem
• You help translate complex business challenges into technical solutions, exploring agentic architectures, MCP integrations, predictive models, and neural networks
• You contribute across the full product lifecycle - from prototyping and API development to deployment - in close collaboration with our Software Engineering teams
• You experiment with and benchmark modern GenAI frameworks, evaluate the most effective approach for a given problem, and share your learnings with the team
• You write clean, well-structured Python code and actively contribute to our tech stack
• You collaborate with engineers and business leaders, turning requirements into impactful, working data products

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Academic Background You are currently enrolled in a Master's program in a STEM field (e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering) and bring a strong technical foundation, with strong academic performance
• Programming You write clean Python code and have a solid understanding of core computer science and machine learning concepts, demonstrated through university projects, coursework, or personal work
• AI Expertise You are familiar with modern GenAI frameworks and agentic patterns (e.g. LangChain, MCP) and have hands-on exposure to Deep Learning frameworks and classical ML libraries like scikit-learn or XGBoost
• Technical Know-How You are comfortable working with Git, have first experience with API development (e.g. FastAPI) and containerization tools like Docker; exposure to cloud platforms is a plus
• Product Mindset & Execution You focus on real impact and combine solid technical depth with a hands-on, get-things-done mentality - picking the most effective solution whether that means simple heuristics, a classical ML model, or a complex neural network - and thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments
• Communication You translate complex AI concepts and black-box logic into clear insights for both technical and non-technical audiences and communicate fluently in German

WHAT WE OFFER

• Extra benefits Enjoy discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride and SIXT+, attractive vehicle leasing offers, and exclusive deals with partners for travel, tech, fashion and more
• AI at your fingertips From day one, you'll have access to Claude by Anthropic and SIXTgpt, SIXT's own AI platform, to supercharge your work. We invest in every team member's AI journey: encouraging experimentation, building knowledge, and making sure you're ahead of the curve
• Mobility Boost You will receive a monthly allowance from us as a contribution to your individual mobility
• Future security We contribute to your retirement plan and support you with capital-forming benefits to ensure you are well covered
• Feel-good atmosphere Stay active with our modern SIXT gym, various leisure activities like the gaming area or the SIXT choir, and enjoy our high-quality employee restaurant
• Flexibility Enjoy 20 days of vacation and a hybrid working model with flexible hours
• Giving back Take one day each year to volunteer at a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!