Internship, Engineering Program Manager Software Firmware, Energy Engineering (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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

As a FWSW Technical Program Manager Intern, you will be responsible for leading a wide variety of cross-functional projects across energy firmware, system integration, firmware validation, and triage support. In this role, you will lead the design and development of some of the most advanced and sophisticated firmware integration projects in the world, with unparalleled agility. This internship is a unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals who are pioneering technologies that will transform the energy landscape. If you are eager to take on challenges, learn from the best, and drive innovation, we invite you to join our dynamic team and be part of the revolution in the energy industry.

Location:Palo Alto, CA

• Manage cross-functional software and firmware energy programs (Residential/Charging/Industrial), covering a range of areas including coordination with firmware development and system integration teams, release scoping, design, firmware validation, pilot programs and bringing projects to closure

• Develop and manage project plans and ensure on-time delivery

• Be analytical, collect and utilize data to present progress, trends, risks and opportunities for projects

• Requires leading a cross functional team, balancing multiple tasks, running meetings, creating plans, delivering results, and being a flexible and capable problem solver

• Work closely with product management, service teams and project field team to effectively coordinate firmware trials, and validation

• Define and drive the schedule for upcoming new project launches and sustaining programs

• Constantly work to evolve our processes towards increasing precision and dependability, while still maintaining the agility that has gotten Tesla to where we are now

• Effective communication will be crucial as you share project status updates, potentially lead scrums and standups, and proactively manage schedule risks

• Pursuing a Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering fields with evidence of exceptional ability

• Experience managing end-to-end product deployment - from concept through development and successful launch

• Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective project management tools and processes

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with ability to work in a highly cross- functionally environment

• Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time

• Ability to inspire confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to associate levels, as the face of your projects

• Ability to work with limited resources, independently, tight deadlines, and with urgency

• Exceptional ability to keep simultaneous projects moving forward

• Preferred: Past internship experience in engineering field. Proficient with MS Office including project, PowerPoint and other program/project management tools

• Familiarity with firmware and software system development concepts

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.