Internship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026) Tesla IncInternship, Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)Palo Alto, CA$20–$55 / 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. Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery and hobbyist electronics (pogo-pins, industrial sensors, PLCs, pneumatics, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, etc.).
Internship, Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure (Fall 2026) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure (Fall 2026)Palo Alto, CA$100,000–$150,000 / yearYou will help build and optimize large-scale training systems running on thousands of GPUs while developing the tools, metrics, and workflows needed to make model scaling faster and more predictable. Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so.
Internship, Sensor Hardware Design Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026) Tesla IncInternship, Sensor Hardware Design Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)Palo Alto, CA$20–$55 / hourAs a Sensor Hardware Engineerng Intern for Tesla Bot, you will be take part in the overall performance of the sensing system and its features at any point in the product life cycle, serve as the owner of a given sensing system to address any issues discovered from development through deployment, understand and debug hardware and software interactions from prototyping through product launch, and manage priorities and support a host of projects simultaneously. Work with the supply chain team to ensure components will meet performance, cost & manufacturing requirements, support early sensor prototype development to de-risk new technologies and generate/execute the test plan that includes milestones that focus on de-risking product and/or feature deployment and align with the program timeline.
Internship, Software Engineer, AI Data Infrastructure (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, AI Data Infrastructure (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CAThe Telemetry team is responsible for the full lifecycle of this data: from specifying interesting events for data collection, to efficiently recording as much relevant data as possible on our embedded autopilot computer, to processing the data in the cloud. This allows us to gather data from our fleet of millions of vehicles around the world to feed the training of our Neural Networks, providing Tesla with a significant competitive advantage in the race to full autonomy.
Internship, Fullstack Engineer, AI Tooling (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Fullstack Engineer, AI Tooling (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CAAutopilot AI Team: As a member of the Autopilot AI Tooling team you will design and implement a diverse set of tools that power our machine learning workflows and Humanoid Robot. 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.
Software Engineering Internship DalusSoftware Engineering InternshipSan Francisco, CaliforniaAt Dalus , we're building AI-powered software to reimagine how complex hardware systems are designed — think rockets, satellites, EVs, aircraft, nuclear plants. You’ll be working across the entire stack (frontend, backend, AI, systems modeling) and helping us deliver real value to some of the most advanced hardware companies in the world.
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, Site Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Site Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$40–$58 / hourCollaborate with a cross-functional team of SRE engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to understand complex application architectures, enabling the implementation of an effective top-down monitoring strategy for holistic service visibility. Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so.
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, 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.
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.