Tesla · 2 weeks ago
Internship, Factory Firmware Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2026)
AUSTIN, Texas
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 WinterTesla is seeking an Intern for the Factory Firmware Team to assist in leading various cross-functional initiatives. The intern will develop standardized workflows, support software release workflows, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful vehicle program integration into manufacturing.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop tooling to streamline vehicle configuration across global manufacturing environments
Support new vehicle and variant bring up’s by tracking each build milestone, ensuring the necessary software support is in software releases, supporting validation efforts, working cross-functional to eliminate risks, and communicate clearly to local manufacturing teams and to the larger vehicle software organization how we are trending
Coordinate change control between R&D engineering & manufacturing teams
Support software release workflows through collaboration with technical leads, component owners, infrastructure support, QA, and manufacturing teams
Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with leadership, stakeholders, and internal team members in both written and verbal forms
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and exercises sound business judgment
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between May 2026-May 2027
Previous technical program management (TPM / EPM) experience, managing consumer-facing software programs, manufacturing programs, and/or embedded systems
Experience developing tools/processes to streamline workflows
Experience managing fast paced, complex technology projects (end to end)
Ability to evaluate processes / programs for strengths and weaknesses and balance technical trade-offs against business ones
Solid critical thinking skills to be able to triage issues, understand hardware/software inter-dependencies, root cause analysis, and drive towards solutions
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals
Preferred
Experience working in or with mass manufacturing, EV's, &/or automotive background preferred
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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