Internship, Software Engineer, Vehicle UI Development (Winter/Spring 2027)

About the role

Internship, Software Engineer, Vehicle UI Development (Winter/Spring 2027) | Tesla (Vehicle Software)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 282242 | Job Type: Intern/Apprentice

What to Expect

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. 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

• Rapid prototyping of in-car customer experiences
• Designing and specifying implementation requirements for new customer-facing features
• Design, code, and debug UI interfaces and state machines
• Design and implement robust interfaces to facilitate system-level vehicle behaviors
• Work with a cross-functional team of Designers and Hardware, Software, and Integration Engineers

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field of study with a graduation date between May 2027 – May 2028
• Proficient in C++ or C
• Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts and embedded development
• Understanding of mechatronic fundamentals, and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
• Comfortable with Electrical Engineering fundamentals
• Comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional capacity for managing concurrent projects and challenges
• Experience working with complex systems with multiple components
• Experience with Qt framework, preferred

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.