Tesla · 7 hours ago
Internship, Software Engineer Opticaster, Energy Engineering (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is seeking an intern for their Opticaster team, which focuses on optimizing battery usage for sustainable energy. The role involves developing AI-driven software systems for energy optimization and working alongside experienced engineers to enhance software infrastructure and system reliability.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain scalable software solutions for energy storage optimization, ensuring reliable performance in production
Develop machine learning techniques to improve forecasting and decision-making
Design and implement features that improve customer experience and engagement
Build and enhance cloud-based tools to analyze system performance and monitor our global fleet
Contribute to the development of simulation and testing frameworks to validate AI/ML algorithm effectiveness
Identify and address performance bottlenecks related to infrastructure, computation, and memory efficiency
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or related field
Proficiency in Python or other relevant programming languages, with experience in Linux environments and Git
Familiarity with cloud computing and big data technologies such as AWS, Spark, Airflow, or Kubernetes
Experience with software development and an interest in deploying code to production environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Passion for renewable energy and energy storage, with a bonus for prior experience in the field
Experience with machine learning and AI techniques, particularly in time series forecasting or optimization
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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