Internship, Correctness & Reliability Engineer, AI (Winter/Spring 2026)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
100,000 - 150,000 USD
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Sep 29, 2025
What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (approximately April 2026) or 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. As a member of the Dojo Correctness and Reliability team, you will be responsible for building program analysis tools (fuzzers, compiler instrumentation passes, run-time monitoring components) for our in-house supercomputer. Join a small team of experienced developers in automating software and hardware testing. What You'll Do Take ownership of tooling software for the compiler and hardware monitoring Develop algorithms to improve sensitivity and performance of the analysis tools Debug functional issues on massively parallel systems, including compiler bugs, defective chips, and hardware design bugs Collaborate with Dojo HW and SW teams to understand the current architecture and propose future improvements, especially where it helps reliability Work with Autopilot SW team to assure smooth transition of training from GPU to Dojo What You'll Bring Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between 2026 - 2027 Strong C++ required Interest in bare metal, or knowledge of bare metal Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills Prior industry or research experience in compilers, program analysis, and/or hardware testing is a plus Compensation and Benefits Benefits 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 Expected Compensation $100,000 - $150,000/annual salary + 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.