Tesla · 4 weeks ago
Internship, Software Engineer, Update Systems (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $56/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to help design frameworks and infrastructure to validate Tesla's update systems. The role involves developing test scenarios and maintaining testing tools to ensure the quality of the update system components.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop scenarios, test cases, and write test code for update systems using hardware and software in the loop testing environments
Maintain autonomous test and reporting infrastructure
Maintain internal python tools to support validation efforts and test automation
Define, gather, and report on performance and health metrics related to the system updater
Work cross-functionally to investigate and validate issues
Communicate with developers to proactively identify problems and gaps in test
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date between 2026 - 2027
Strong Python programmer
Acute attention to detail
Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactions
Experience developing tests with reusable code
Ability to develop test guidelines from specifications
Strong understanding of object-oriented design and algorithms
Ability to drive problems to solutions across different groups in the company
Strong communication skills
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)
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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