Internship, Software Engineer, Update Systems (Winter/Spring 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so.We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. 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. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

About the Team

Tesla is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to help design frameworks and infrastructure to validate Tesla's update systems. The Update Systems team supports over the air updates (OTA), a critical component in the way Tesla operates its fleet and continues to improve the customers' experience. In this role, you will be responsible for the quality of the components within the update system. You will also design and maintain automated HIL and SIL test suites, python tools used within these test suites, as well as HIL test setups.

• Develop scenarios, test cases, and write test code for update systems using hardware and software in the loop testing environments
  
• Maintain autonomous test and reporting infrastructure
• Maintain internal python toolsto support validation efforts and test automation
• Define, gather, and report on performance and health metrics related to the system updater
• Work cross-functionally to investigate and validate issues
• Communicate with developers to proactively identify problems and gaps in test

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or a related fieldwith a graduation date between 2026 - 2027
• Strong Python programmer
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactions
• Experience developing tests with reusable code
• Ability to develop test guidelines from specifications
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and algorithms
• Ability to drive problems to solutions across different groups in the company
• Strong communication skills

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment 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

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.