What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:  

This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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.

About The Team
Tesla is expanding the Infotainment Applications software team. We’re responsible for building in-car user interfaces, productivity applications (phone, calendar, browser), entertainment (media streaming and video games), autopilot visualization, and our mobile application. This team's work is front and center of Tesla’s vehicle fleet, with millions of customers around the world experiencing and interacting with their software as the primary interface to the vehicle. We are looking forhighly motivated frontend software students to help create, develop, and evolve Tesla’s in-vehicle customer experiences. Come join the Infotainment Team and take our products to the next level.

What You'll Do

Build amazing features from the ground up that users look forward to (Holiday Release, Spring Release, etc.)

Design, architect, implement and debug game platform interfaces and systems in C++

Rapidly prototype and own fun in-car customer experiences

Work with a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, QA, Designers, Hardware Engineers and Game Developers

Communicate with game development and publishing partners to to enhance user experience

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date between 2026 - 2027

Able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CA

Strong proficiency in C++

Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts

Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code

Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack

Experience using common design patterns in the software industry

Experience working with multithreaded applications

Experience building user interfaces and/or consumer facing applications is a plus

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

$40.00 - $56.00/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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