Internship, Software Engineer, Build & Simulation Platform (Winter/Spring 2027)

About the role

Internship, Software Engineer, Build & Simulation Platform (Winter/Spring 2027) | Tesla (Vehicle Software)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 285801 | Job Type: Intern/Apprentice

What to Expect

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.

What You'll Do

• Design and development simulation tooling for vehicle firmware testing and validation
• Architecture and development of distributed build system components
• Design and steer agentic loops for sim engine performance, cache optimization and more
• Improve developer experience for build, test and OTA workflows
• Work closely with the vehicle engineering teams, the users of these applications

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 – December 2027
• Strong knowledge and experience in Rust, and familiarity with async Rust is nice to have
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment on several different simultaneous projects
• Experience with Linux Operating System internals
• Nice to have Python, buck2 or embedded C/C++ experience
• Nice to have Kubernetes, HPC or Docker containers experience
• Knowledge of version control (Git)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$42.07 - $58.89 + benefitsPay 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.