Tesla · 2 hours ago
Internship, Software Engineer, Vehicle Software (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $56/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTesla is at the forefront of innovation, and they are seeking interns for their Vehicle Software team. This role involves building features, designing platforms, and working cross-functionally to enhance the in-vehicle experience for Tesla users.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Build amazing features from the ground up
Design, architect, implement and debug platforms and interfaces
Ship quality code that directly affects Tesla customers and engineers
Work cross-functionally with a team of engineers across multiple domains in software, hardware, design, and integration
Apply First Principles thinking to break down complex challenges and reason from the ground up
Qualification
Required
Graduating high school students with an expected college graduation in 2030
Ability to work on site in Palo Alto, CA
Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts
Proficiency in one or more of the following developer skills: Python, Go, Java, C/C++ or other common industry languages
Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack
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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