Tesla is seeking talented and passionate Software Engineer Interns to join its world-class engineering team in Palo Alto, California. This internship offers students the opportunity to work on innovative technologies that are transforming the future of sustainable energy, autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to real-world projects, and gain valuable hands-on experience while earning a highly competitive salary.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Tesla |
| Role | Software Engineer Intern |
| Qualification | Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field |
| Job Location | Palo Alto, California, USA |
| Salary | Up to $125,000 per year (annualized equivalent) |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid (Based on Team Requirements) |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Student |
| Industry | Automotive, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy |
Job Description
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
About the Team:
Tesla’s Autonomy Telemetry team is charged with collecting and processing the data that fuels the development of Full-Self-Driving (FSD) and our Humanoid robot. Every car and robot includes a sophisticated sensor suite and internet connectivity. This allows us to gather data from our fleet of millions of vehicles around the world to feed the training of our Neural Networks, providing Tesla with a significant competitive advantage in the race to full autonomy. The Telemetry team is responsible for the full lifecycle of this data: from specifying interesting events for data collection, to efficiently recording as much relevant data as possible on our embedded autopilot computer, to processing the data in the cloud.
What You’ll Do
- Influence architectural decisions with a focus on security, scalability, reliability, and high performance, contributing to the enhancement of our data processing infrastructure
- Choose technologies that will allow us to scale with our growing fleet of vehicles while efficiently utilizing cloud infrastructure and managing costs
- Collaborate closely with the other Autonomy teams to design and implement backend components required for future Autonomy features and processes
- Setup monitoring, metrics & reporting systems for fine-grained observability and actionable alerting, from car to cloud
- Author bullet-proof automated tests that will allow us to continue to merge and deploy with confidence
What You’ll Bring
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 – December 2027
- Must be able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CA
- Practical experience using application layer languages like C++, Go, Python, Scala, Java
- Experience with Linux, networking, storage, and virtualization automation with tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar
- Experience with databases and search indexes like PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Redis
Selection Process
- Application Submission
- Resume Screening
- Online Assessment (if applicable)
- Technical Interview(s)
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Final Selection & Offer
- Background Verification
How to Apply
- Visit the Tesla Careers website.
- Search for “Software Engineer Intern” opportunities in Palo Alto.
- Review the job requirements and responsibilities carefully.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your technical skills and projects.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your application along with any required documents.
- Monitor your email for updates regarding assessments and interviews.
