Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Fullstack C++ Engineer, Vehicle User Interface (Summer 2026)
PALO ALTO, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $56/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is expanding the Infotainment Applications software team, responsible for building in-car user interfaces and productivity applications. The role involves developing and evolving Tesla’s in-vehicle customer experiences through the design and implementation of software features.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Build amazing features from the ground up that users look forward to (Holiday Release, Spring Release, etc.)
Design, architect, implement and debug game platform interfaces and systems in C++
Rapidly prototype and own fun in-car customer experiences
Work with a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, QA, Designers, Hardware Engineers and Game Developers
Communicate with game development and publishing partners to enhance user experience
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date between 2026 - 2027
Able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CA
Strong proficiency in C++
Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts
Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code
Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack
Experience using common design patterns in the software industry
Experience working with multithreaded applications
Preferred
Experience building user interfaces and/or consumer facing applications is a plus
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
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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