Tesla · 20 hours ago
Internship, Data Engineer, Cell Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is seeking a highly motivated intern to contribute to improvements in battery technology through analysis and interpretation of battery tests and image data. The role involves developing software to improve workflows, analyzing large datasets, and creating data visualizations while working closely with a team of engineers.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Designing tests and analyzing data to explore fundamental battery degradation modes or drive actionable recommendations to improve vehicle product performance/quality
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends of patterns in complex data sets and depict the story via dashboards and reports
Write efficient SQL/Python code and complex queries across extensive data sets
Work effectively with engineers and conduct end-to-end analyses, from data requirement gathering, to data processing and modeling
Automate analyses and author pipelines using SQL, Python, and Airflow based ETL framework
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field
Significant, demonstrated technical contributions towards past projects
Programming experience with Python (preferred), MATLAB, and/or JavaScript
Experience with continuous integration / continuous deployment
Some familiarity with dev-ops tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Splunk, Redis
Experience with distributed computing (Spark/Hive/Hadoop)
Experience creating data products and dashboards in Tableau, R Shiny, or D3
First principles understanding of engineering concepts with relevant project/research experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently on multiple projects with complex requirements
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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