Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, Full - Time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Imagine the fully autonomous future where nobody has to drive—unless for fun—and every car can earn money for the owner. Building that at scale presents challenges that only the brightest minds can solve, and this is you. Come help us build that future together. Tesla's Software Platform team builds the foundational operating system that powers the in-vehicle experience on top of open-source base components like the Linux kernel and Coreboot. We are responsible for the core components—the kernel, bootchain, drivers, and low-level services—that enable Tesla's entire software ecosystem. This 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. This requires a deep understanding of system architecture and the ability to make smart, scalable improvements within the constraints of our existing hardware. This role is pivotal, balancing continuous, incremental improvements with the opportunity to lead foundational projects that redefine our platform's capabilities. 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.
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Expected Compensation
$42.00 - $58.00 + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. To achieve our mission, we're building a world powered by solar, enabled by battery storage and transported by electric vehicles.
We’re committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Headquartered in Texas, we operate six huge, vertically integrated factories across three continents. With over 100,000 employees, our teams take a first-principles approach to designing, building, selling and servicing our products in-house.
Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. We’re tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems—and we wouldn’t succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place.
