Internship, Embedded Software Engineer, Optimus (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Embedded Software Engineer, Optimus (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$20–$60 / hourIn this role, you will develop scalable drivers to interface with an ASIC or bring up a new communication protocol or optimize existing drivers to improve performance or write application-level modules to achieve a specific function on a given subsystem. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices.
Internship, Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$50.06–$58.89 / hourThe control algorithms at Tesla are strongly physics oriented, so the role requires an individual that can apply first-principles analysis and advanced control techniques for the design and implementation of novel, industry-leading vehicle motion control systems (specifically, controlling brake, suspension, steering, aero, and powertrain systems). The Tesla Vehicle Motion Controls team works on design and implementation of control algorithms and software that delivers the world-class vehicle dynamics attributes Tesla vehicles are known for.
Internship, Powertrain Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Powertrain Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$50.06–$58.89 / hourSome well-known systems our team has developed and shipped include One Pedal Driving, Acceleration pedal response, Full Self Driving (FSD) longitudinal controls, Regen Backfill, and Off-road Trail Assist, as well as under-the-hood algorithms including torque split, regen blending, and driveline anti-knock algorithms to efficiently and comfortably allocate driver commands to the motors. The control algorithms at Tesla are strongly physics oriented, so the role requires an individual that can apply first-principles analysis and advanced control techniques for the design and implementation of novel, industry-leading torque path and powertrain control systems (specifically, controlling motors and brakes, while respecting and enforcing power limitations, to meet various longitudinal control and comfort goals).
Internship, Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Motor Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$50.06–$58.89 / hourAs an intern on the Motor Controls team, you will model, design, implement, test and benchmark the motor controls of current and future Tesla traction motor drives and low voltage drives. Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start January or February 2027 and continue through Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so.
Internship, Software Engineer, Autonomy Systems Foundations (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, Autonomy Systems Foundations (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CADepending on needs and your interests/skills, you might work on code related to our high-frame rate Camera & Vision stack, write GPU kernels, design and implement low memory footprint image compression libraries, implement high-performance inter-process communication data buffers, improve/extend our image & raw data logging/telemetry code, or make our evaluation/replay software more stable and performant. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Internship, Thermal Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Thermal Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$50.06–$58.89 / hourAs an Intern on the Vehicle Controls team, you will design, simulate, and help implement and calibrate sophisticated algorithms to manage thermal performance of the powertrain, battery-packs, heat pump, and cabin HVAC systems in Tesla's vehicles. You will be challenged by a wide range of problems like optimal thermal controls of batteries for supercharging, process control for the Tesla heat pump, thermal management of drive systems and power electronics, and even that of occupants through climate control.
Internship, Technical Program Manager, Optimus (Fall 2026) Tesla IncInternship, Technical Program Manager, Optimus (Fall 2026)Palo Alto, CA$20–$45 / hourThey will also be the team's central owner for specific hardware subsystem project plans, and work with Global Sourcing, Supplier Industrialization, and Tesla suppliers to ensure production demand is met and drive escalation and resolution for any risks to schedule. In addition to exceptional organization skills, the TPM must also utilize strong technical skills to work in depth with multiple engineering teams to organize technical reviews, testing, and validation planning.
Internship, Content Integration Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Content Integration Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$36.06–$58.89 / hourBackend Experience: Python; Golang with Gin for APIs and export logic; SQL (required) - MySQL as the primary database, PostgreSQL / pgvector for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). You'll contribute to end-to-end localization workflows for Tesla's over-the-air (OTA) software updates, spanning UI strings, Release Notes, media apps, and related firmware content.
Internship, Mobile Applications, Automated Diagnostics (Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Mobile Applications, Automated Diagnostics (Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$50.12–$56.13 / hourAs a key contributor on the Tesla Mobile App team, you will develop and maintain critical cross-platform features that let owners and fleet operators schedule service, request roadside assistance, monitor real-time vehicle health, and interact with autonomous Robotaxi fleets, all from a single, high-performance mobile experience. Our team owns the entire customer experience, from the entry point in the Tesla App to the providing solutions for self-service through AI assisted interfaces or automating service appointments when a repair is necessary through remote diagnosis.
Internship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$42–$58 / hourInterns on this team will work with Systems Software QA, Automation Framework, UX General Testing, Mobile Apps Testing or General QA Automation. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team.
Current PhD, Applied Research Internship Program - Summer 2027 Capital One Financial CorpCurrent PhD, Applied Research Internship Program - Summer 2027San Jose, CAPartner with a cross-functional team of applied researchers, data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers and product managers to test and design AI- powered products that change how customers interact with their money. We are committed to building world-class applied science and engineering teams and continue delivering our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure.
AI Engineer, Internship - Summer 2026 - Applications Open Now PostmanAI Engineer, Internship - Summer 2026 - Applications Open NowBerkeley, CAContribute to APIFlow-Bench, our open-source benchmark for real API-development work: design and review benchmark tasks and their mock API environments, extend the evaluation harness and task-generation pipeline in Python, and help maintain the public multi-model leaderboard with statistical confidence intervals. Fine-tune open-weight models for tool calling and agentic tasks (SFT, distillation, and RL) using PyTorch and the open-source training ecosystem, on both managed training platforms and self-managed cloud GPUs.
Internship, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$20–$50 / hourFurthermore, the intern will support layout and space readiness initiatives for existing line optimization and new line installations, including design, and merging new lines and products into existing operations. This internship presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a world-class manufacturing facility, working in a demanding and fast-paced environment to improve critical subsystems of an exciting product.
Internship, Equipment or Process Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Equipment or Process Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$27.76–$43.75 / hourYour application for the Equipment Engineer or Process Engineer Internships will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below: Manufacturing Equipment Engineer: The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer Intern is primarily responsible for the design of equipment, maintenance procedures, tooling retrofits, performance improvements, and deployment of new processes/equipment. Define and oversee Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) of manufacturing equipment; develop knowledge of automation systems, robotics, PLCs, and data collection; work with vendors to resolve failures, implement equipment modifications, establish preventive maintenance schedules, and train technicians/operators.
Internship, Integration Engineer, Access Control Systems (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Integration Engineer, Access Control Systems (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$50.06–$58.89 / hourThis role will be responsible for evaluating future technologies as well as ensuring current production systems work flawlessly, by collaborating with various cross-functional teams, including design (software, electrical and mechanical), validation, manufacturing, service, and program management. This role will be working with various wireless technologies (for example, BLE, UWB, and NFC) in combination with iOS, Android, and other custom devices, as well as continued optimization of the systems in the context of many vehicle platforms and connected backend services.
Internship, Android Engineer, Mobile Software (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Android Engineer, Mobile Software (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$40–$56 / hourOur Mobile Applications Engineering team is responsible for Tesla's best-in-class mobile app which includes exciting features such as: smart summon, climate controls, keyless entry, and sentry mode. Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January or February 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available).
Internship, Embedded Software Engineer, AI Platforms (Fall 2026) Tesla IncInternship, Embedded Software Engineer, AI Platforms (Fall 2026)Palo Alto, CAConsider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team.
Internship, Thermal Modeling Engineer, Abuse Functional Safety (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Thermal Modeling Engineer, Abuse Functional Safety (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$20–$50 / hourOur year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. Experience in Thermal modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), numerical methods, heat transfer, hands-on testing and experimental work and multi-physics simulations.
Internship, Automotive Photographer & Retoucher, Design Studio (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Automotive Photographer & Retoucher, Design Studio (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$20–$50 / hourThe ideal intern is someone with a real photographic eye-taste, composition, light, and judgment on set-whose deepest craft passion and strongest technical depth is digital retouching. Photograph Tesla vehicles and products (e.g., Solar Roof, solar panels, merchandise, vehicle accessories, lifestyle) in studio and on location as needed.
Internship, Hardware Validation Engineer, Optimus (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Hardware Validation Engineer, Optimus (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$20–$50 / hourOur work spans real-world testing, failure analysis, data-driven validation, and the development of next-generation test methodologies - all to ensure Optimus can perform reliably in complex, unpredictable environments. We're a dynamic, fast-paced team of engineers and technicians dedicated to ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of every subsystem in Tesla's Optimus robot - from individual actuators to full system integration.