Internship, Controls Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Controls Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$27–$46 / hourThe Intern will learn, apply and contribute to the further development of Tesla's innovative controls program architecture to components such as logic controllers, machine interfaces, servo drives, and industrial robots used in our production processes. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products and may work in one of the following departments: Automation Development, Vehicle Manufacturing, Paint Manufacturing, or Powertrain Manufacturing.
Internship, Vehicle Software Engineer, Diagnostic User Interface (Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Vehicle Software Engineer, Diagnostic User Interface (Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$50.48–$58.89 / hourService Engineering is responsible for real-time diagnostic support for the service network (the field), development and improvement of diagnostic tools and procedures, and feedback of top field issues to our development teams to improve current and future products. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Internship, Fleet Management Algorithms Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Fleet Management Algorithms Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$50.06–$58.89 / hourAs a member of the Vehicle Controls team, you will work closely with our Fleetnet Team on advancing the capability of Tesla's in-house fleet-management algorithms that will optimally manage day-to-day operations of our fleet of Robotaxis to maximize customer happiness and operational efficiency. Strong evidence of ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and execute on open-ended projects in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.
Internship, Software Engineer, Maps & Navigation, Robotaxi (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, Maps & Navigation, Robotaxi (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$42–$58 / hourFlexibility is paramount, as the engineer must learn a wide array of technologies to improve customer experience ranging from route quality and ETA prediction all the way to self-driving capabilities. 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, Fullstack C++ Engineer, Vehicle User Interface (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Fullstack C++ Engineer, Vehicle User Interface (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$40–$56 / hourWe are looking forhighly motivated frontend software students to help create, develop, and evolve Tesla's in-vehicle customer experiences. This team s work is front and center of Tesla's vehicle fleet, with millions of customers around the world experiencing and interacting with their software as the primary interface to the vehicle.
Internship, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$42–$58 / hourAs a member of the firmware platforms team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code running on the processors at the heart of Tesla vehicles, energy systems, and robotics. 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, AI Hardware Silicon Validation Engineer, AI Hardware (Fall 2026) Tesla IncInternship, AI Hardware Silicon Validation Engineer, AI Hardware (Fall 2026)Palo Alto, CA$20–$55 / hourBy creating custom silicon and optimized architectures, the team ensures Tesla remains a leader in AI-driven automotive and energy solutions, shaping a future where intelligent machines enhance human life. As a Silicon Validation Engineer, the candidate will take on challenges like validating High-Speed Serdes, perform system level power characterization, and troubleshooting complex hardware bugs and field returns.
Internship, RL Engineer, Tesla AI (Fall 2026) Tesla IncInternship, RL Engineer, Tesla AI (Fall 2026)Palo Alto, CA$100,000–$150,000 / yearConsider 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. As a member of the software team, you will design and implement reliable & efficient code for learned robotics, specifically applying to precise manipulation, full body locomotion, and more.
Internship, Software Engineer, AI Inference Co Design (Fall 2026/Winter 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, AI Inference Co Design (Fall 2026/Winter 2027)Palo Alto, CA$100,000–$150,000 / yearYou will own production-critical pieces of the stack that decide how fast, how efficient, and how capable the AI inside every future Tesla and Optimus becomes-working at the exact point where cutting-edge neural nets meet the most demanding real-time, power-constrained silicon on the planet, and helping turn the vision of ubiquitous, high-performance edge intelligence into reality. The goal is dual: experiment with novel architectures under tight constraints, then ship the production stack that extracts maximum performance-per-watt from Tesla's edge chips (AI5 and beyond) so Optimus and the vehicle fleet can run state-of-the-art intelligence in real time.
Internship, Fullstack Engineer, Applications Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Fullstack Engineer, Applications Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$42–$58 / hourWe are currently looking for an intern to help architect, build, manage and operate the Infrastructure & applications for Tesla's Engineering teams including Connected Systems, Firmware and Autopilot. The Infrastructure Engineering team designs and implements a diverse set of services and tools that power our internal software and processes.
Internship, Applied AI Engineer, AI Hardware (Fall 2026/Winter 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Applied AI Engineer, AI Hardware (Fall 2026/Winter 2027)Palo Alto, CA$100,000–$150,000 / yearWe design custom AI chips (AI5 already taped out, AI6 advancing rapidly) that deliver extreme usable intelligence per wafer, extreme power efficiency, and extreme cost efficiency so Optimus and Robotaxi can scale to millions of units. Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or starting in January continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available.
Internship, Red Team Security Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Red Team Security Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$48–$53 / hourWe are targeting Red Team Engineers with experience in attacking a wide range of targets including network infrastructure, Windows/Linux/UNIXservers, web applications and embedded devices. Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start January or February 2027 and continue through winter/spring term (ending approximately April 2027 or later, if available).
Internship, Materials Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Materials Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$20–$50 / hourSeeking candidates who have experience in developing, executing and interpreting results of Design of Experiments (DOE); familiar with Catia, SolidWorks, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD; and interested working with or developing functional/aesthetic finishing processes, including but not limited to: Automotive Paint and Powder Coating, Thin Film Coating (eg. You will work with other engineers in support of the design and develop technically complex processes for finishing/coating our products; which includes process development, specification and validation, establishing and optimization of critical process parameters, design for manufacturing, equipment specification and design, as well as installation and commissioning.
Internship, Linux Embedded Engineer, Infotainment Platforms (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Linux Embedded Engineer, Infotainment Platforms (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$42–$58 / hourThis autonomous future means flawless communications with Autopilot HW/SW to deliver critical driving visualizations, simultaneously supporting an ever-richer suite of entertainment and productivity features for passengers-like theater on wheels, providing immersive media experiences. We are looking for a highly skilled engineer who is motivated by complex problems and has the drive to see a solution through to its source-whether it s in our own codebase, an open-source component, or a system managed by another team.
Internship, Software Engineer, Vehicle UI Development (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, Vehicle UI Development (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$42.07–$58.89 / hourYou will work in cross-functional groups to implement and deliver user interfaces focused on the car s physical subsystems including HVAC, body controls, drive systems, charging, and more. About the team: As a Software Engineer working on Vehicle UI Development and Integration, you will be responsible for building in-car user interfaces to operate the vehicle s cutting-edge systems.
Internship, Software Engineer, Code Hardening & Framework Resilience, Robotaxi (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, Code Hardening & Framework Resilience, Robotaxi (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CAIn this role, you'll be responsible for building critical program analysis tools (fuzzers, compiler instrumentation passes, run-time monitoring components, static analysis) to catch these bugs before they reach the fleet. You ll work with a lean team of experienced developers in improving code health, boosting fault tolerance, and enabling extensive end-to-end testing.
Internship, Test Engineer, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Test Engineer, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2027)Fremont, CA$32.93–$46.11 / hourVehicle-level tests enable the identification of critical safety & performance issues, ultimately opening the door for optimized design iterations and an enhanced driver/passenger experience altogether - this Test Engineer, Self-Driving internship position will play a role in actualizing this reality. Analyze issues found during testing, partnering closely with developers on the Tesla AI and Vehicle Firmware teams to formulate judgement criteria, implement resolutions, and validate software changes.
Internship, Software Engineer, Service Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Software Engineer, Service Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$48.12–$56.12 / hourYour application will be considered for the teams listed below that all fall under Service Engineering: Toolbox: Responsible for developing and maintaining the primary diagnostic and repair platform used by technicians in Tesla Service Centers, independent repair shops, and even by vehicle owners at home. Service Engineering is responsible for real-time diagnostic support for the service network (the field), development and improvement of diagnostic tools and procedures, and feedback of top field issues to our development teams to improve current and future products.
Internship, Data Engineer, Fleet Data, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Data Engineer, Fleet Data, Self-Driving (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$36.06–$50.48 / hourYou will contribute to key data pipelines that provide metrics for projects such as the Full Self-Driving Vehicle Safety Report and find new ways to identify interesting scenarios from the fleet for training datasets and evaluation. About the Team: The Self-Driving Fleet Data team is responsible for mining data from millions of Tesla cars to improve our neural networks and creating real-time analytics to measure Self-Driving performance.
Internship, Data Engineer, Fleet Analytics (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla IncInternship, Data Engineer, Fleet Analytics (Winter/Spring 2027)Palo Alto, CA$40–$50 / hourWe collect data from our vehicles, Robotaxis, Superchargers, energy storage devices, and Optimus robots and follow the full lifecycle of these products and their software - uncovering patterns and driving improvements that make our products better and our customers safer. We leverage massive volumes of real-world data to improve vehicle firmware reliability, optimize hardware designs, proactively detect faults, enhance robotics systems, and balance load on the electrical grid.