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The Product Management Intern – Powerwall will be a key member of the Residential Energy Products team that is responsible for delivering innovative products and features to support Tesla’s residential energy business. This role will be focused on defining and launching software features and functionalities needed to scale our product line, including Powerwall, Solar Inverter, and Wall Connector. Additionally, they will contribute towards the scoping and development of the next generation of products to support Tesla’s residential energy business.

This is a multi-faceted role where flexibility to apply your skills to a variety of projects and changing product needs is a must. The ability to understand customer and market desires, combined with a solid technical foundation is expected. This role will define and execute features that maximize the value of the home energy ecosystem and communicate this value in a customer-focused way. Members of our team display a rock-solid work ethic, team- oriented personality, creativity, passion, and a desire to lead the adoption of renewable energy storage at scale.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

What You'll Do

Collect market information from customers and global sales teams to understand customer needs

Perform technical analysis to understand product requirements

Prepare internal and external documents for product features

Organize and lead internal demos of product features

Derive actionable insights from Tesla datasets to create compelling product marketing materials

Work with Program and Product Managers to track progress/highlight risks to program and roadmap

What You'll Bring

Pursuing a Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field

Blend of technical skills, business acumen, and customer empathy to effectively bridge the gap between user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Creative thinker with a customer-focused mindset

Exceptional communication and documentation skills 

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency with Excel to perform modeling and analytical studies 

Deep passion for energy and accelerating the energy transition 

Experience with market research and user surveys

Knowledge of UX principles and experience collaborating with designers on wireframes and mockups

Knowledge of Solar and/or Battery Systems

Familiarity or interest in Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home technologies

Experience in software development, electrical engineering, and/or residential electrical systems

Benefits
Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00/hour + 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.

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