Tesla · 2 days ago
Internship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $56/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking an intern for their Software QA Engineer team. The role involves developing test plans, designing test scripts, and validating vehicle functionality to ensure high-quality software for Tesla's products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop detailed test plans to validate Tesla’s User Interface software and enhance vehicle testing strategies
Design and implement test scripts to automate User Interface workflows
Build frameworks to optimize automation pipelines and integrate results into daily/weekly reporting
Validate vehicle functionality and ensure seamless integration of software updates
Investigate field-reported issues, collaborate with internal Software QA Engineers, and perform root-cause analysis
Execute functional and regression testing for release validation and triage results
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or a related field with a gradation date between 2026 - 2027
Experience in software testing, automation scripting (Python, C++, or similar), and test framework design
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Passion for problem-solving, electric vehicles, and delivering exceptional user experiences
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
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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