Tesla · 2 days ago
Internship, Fleet Management Algorithms Engineer, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $56/hr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking an intern for their Vehicle Controls team. The intern will work on advancing fleet-management algorithms to optimize the operations of Tesla's Robotaxi fleet, focusing on improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Analyze large-scale data from our fleet to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency of the Robotaxi fleet (pickup times, deadhead miles, etc.)
Design and implement optimization algorithms to manage Robotaxi fleet operations
Collaborate with Tesla Fleetnet Software Engineers to implement and deploy these algorithms at scale
Design and implement test plans and tools to measure efficacy and ensure quality of fleet management algorithms
Collaborate with Validation teams to ensure regression are prevented and rollouts are successful
Technical communication of analysis results and tradeoffs to decision makers and cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a gradation date between 2026 - 2027
Able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CA
Fluency with exploratory statistical analysis and testing on large data sets
Strong fundamental background and experience in operations research techniques used to solve fleet management/logistics problems
Strong evidence of ability to ground-up design, analyze, and implement an optimization scheme for any real-world system
Strong understanding of operations research toolchains and their trade-offs
Strong evidence of ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and execute on open-ended projects in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
Proficiency in Python and Golang, and experience in collaborative code development
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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