Internship, Software Engineer, Vehicle UI Development (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla Motors, Inc. 42 - 59 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Sep 03, 2026

What to Expect This position is expected to begin January 2027 and continue through April 2027. Internships at Tesla are generally full-time, onsite roles that last a minimum of 12 weeks.

International Students:

If your work authorization is via CPT, consult your school regarding your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week onsite. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

About the team:

As a Software Engineer working on VehicleUI Development and Integration, you willbe responsible forbuilding in-car user interfaces tooperatethe vehicle'scutting-edgesystems. You will work in cross-functional groups to implement and deliver user interfaces focused on the car's physical subsystems including HVAC, body controls, drive systems, charging, and more. You willutilizea firstprinciplesunderstanding of mechatronics and work with designers and embedded developers to create elegant and intuitive vehicle experiences. What You'll Do

Rapid prototyping of in-car customer experiences

Designing and specifying implementation requirements for new customer-facing features

Design, code, and debug UI interfaces and state machines

Design and implement robust interfaces tofacilitatesystem-level vehicle behaviors

Work with a cross-functional team of Designers and Hardware, Software, and Integration Engineers What You'll Bring

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,Mechatronicsor a related field of study with a graduation date betweenMay 2027 -May 2028

Proficient inC++ or C

Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts and embedded development

Understanding of mechatronic fundamentals, and ability to apply them to automotive concepts

Comfortable with Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional capacity for managing concurrent projects and challenges

Experience working with complex systems with multiple components

Experience with Qt framework, preferred

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

$42.07 - $58.89 + 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.