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Internship, Integration Platforms Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Fall 2025)

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Tesla

26d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
    Product
  • Palo Alto

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant degree, possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, have R&D experience, know Jira/SharePoint/Confluence, and understand engineering fundamentals.
  • You will collaborate with teams on fleet testing, coordinate OTA rollouts, manage vehicle logistics, define and track test metrics, maintain vehicle lifecycle processes, and support hardware retrofits.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Management, or related field of study with a graduation date between December 2025 – December 2026
  • Ability to be resourceful, and autonomously drive solutions in ambiguous problem spaces
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment on several different projects
  • Experience with Jira, SharePoint, Confluence
  • Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and product development lifecycle

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement fleet testing and validation improvements for faster engineering design cycle iterations
  • Coordinate software OTA rollout to our worldwide engineering fleet of prototype vehicles
  • Facilitate engineering vehicle allocation, tracking, use, and logistics across all engineering teams worldwide
  • Support defining test metrics and tracking of progress towards those metrics
  • Design, develop and maintain processes for engineering vehicle lifecycles worldwide
  • Support quarterly global engineering fleet audits
  • Coordinate prototype hardware retrofit campaigns – partnering with prototype shops to execute, ensuring part and firmware readiness

FAQs

What is the expected start date for the internship?

The internship is expected to start around August/September 2025.

How long is the internship program?

The internship program is approximately 12 weeks, full-time and on-site.

Can international students apply for this internship?

Yes, international students can apply, but they must consult their school regarding work authorization and the ability to work 40 hours per week.

What educational background is required to apply for this internship?

Applicants should be currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2025 – December 2026.

What skills are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, be resourceful, and have experience in a fast-paced R&D environment, as well as familiarity with tools like Jira, SharePoint, and Confluence.

What kind of projects will the intern support?

The intern will support new vehicle programs, firmware rollouts, vehicle lifecycle processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for fleet testing and validation improvements.

What is the expected compensation for this internship?

The expected compensation ranges from $28.85 to $42.07 per hour, depending on factors like location, skills, and experience.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Interns are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k), employee stock purchase plans, paid time off, and various additional resources and supports.

Is there an opportunity for professional development during the internship?

Yes, interns will gain valuable experience by collaborating with various engineering teams and participating in the firmware rollout and vehicle lifecycle management processes.

Does Tesla provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Tesla is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.