Internship, Software Integration Engineer, Service Tooling (Winter/Spring 2026)

What To Expect
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.

At Tesla, we're accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Our Service Tooling team is at the heart of this mission, creating the innovative software and hardware solutions that our technicians use to efficiently service and maintain our cutting-edge vehicles, including the Tesla Robotaxi.

Are you a passionate problem-solver excited by software engineering? Join our team and contribute to the unique challenges of maintaining a fleet of autonomous vehicles. As a Software Integration Engineer Intern, you will support the development of software that powers the advanced hardware and automated systems our technicians rely on every day.

What You'll Do

Assisting in the design and development of software solutions for service tooling equipment

Collaborating with senior engineers to integrate software with various hardware, automation systems, and other components

Contributing to projects that advance the team's ability to create more integrated and intelligent systems

Writing clean, well-documented code and helping to create technical documentation and diagrams

Participating in hands-on testing and debugging of your code in collaboration with our expert engineering and service technicians

Supporting the development of software and automation systems for all our vehicle platforms in service centers worldwide

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Programming experience in languages such as Python, C++, or SQL through coursework or personal projects

A foundational understanding of software development principles, including data structures and algorithms

A strong desire to learn and a hands-on approach to solving problems

Excellent problem-solving skills rooted in first principles thinking Previous internship experience or involvement in student projects (e.g., Robotics Club, coding competitions) preferred

An interest in automation, robotics, or machine learning preferred

Familiarity with software testing methodologies and design patterns preferred

Exposure to hardware integration or embedded systems preferred

An interest in automation, robotics, or machine learning preferred

Familiarity with software testing methodologies and design patterns preferred

Exposure to hardware integration or embedded systems preferred

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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

Expected Compensation

$31.25 - $50.48/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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