Tesla Internship OpportunityThis position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, Full - Time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.
Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.The Build and Simulation Platform team is a critical component of our vehicle firmware development process, supporting all current and future vehicle programs.
Our team is responsible for building firmware packages, and then developing and maintaining simulation tooling that enables efficient and reliable testing and validation of vehicle firmware. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to tackle complex problems in distributed software and contribute to the development of cutting-edge build and simulation technologies.ResponsibilitiesDesign and development simulation tooling for vehicle firmware testing and validationArchitecture and development of distributed build system componentsDesign and steer agentic loops for sim engine performance, cache optimization and moreImprove developer experience for build, test and OTA workflowsWork closely with the vehicle engineering teams, the users of these applicationsRequirementsDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 - December 2027Strong knowledge and experience in Rust, and familiarity with async Rust is nice to haveExperience working in a fast-paced environment on several different simultaneous projectsExperience with Linux Operating System internalsNice to have Python, buck2 or embedded C/C++ experienceNice to have Kubernetes, HPC or Docker containers experienceKnowledge of version control (Git)Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skillsCompensation & BenefitsAs a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $42.07 - $58.89 + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Internship, Software Engineer, Build & Simulation Platform (Winter/Spring 2027) in palo alto at Unknown Company
This position is listed as part time and onsite.