Next Gen Internship, Software Engineer, Vehicle Software (Summer 2027)

Job description

What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start May 2027 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. This internship role is for graduating high school students who are expecting to begin higher education in Fall 2027. 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. Internship Program at Tesla 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 at the forefront of innovation and one of the organizations that drives this change is Vehicle Software. We build everything from the user interfaces, controls, firmware, apps and backend distributed systems that define the Tesla in-vehicle experience. From media streaming and navigation, to the future of Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Robotaxi, you will have the opportunity to level up software that millions of Tesla users experience and interact with every day. What You’ll Do Build amazing features from the ground up Design, architect, implement and debug platforms and interfaces Ship quality code that directly affects Tesla customers and engineers Work cross-functionally with a team of engineers across multiple domains in software, hardware, design, and integration Apply First Principles thinking to break down complex challenges and reason from the ground up What You’ll Bring Graduating high school students with an expected college graduation in 2031 Ability to work on site in Palo Alto, CA Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts Proficiency in one or more of the following developer skills: Python, Go, Java, C/C++ or other common industry languages Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack Extracted Data Skills: Python, C++, Java, Distributed Systems