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Internship, Software Engineer Opticaster, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)

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Tesla

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • Palo Alto

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, skilled in Python, familiar with cloud tech, have software development experience, and a passion for renewable energy, plus knowledge of machine learning.
  • You will develop scalable software for energy storage, enhance customer features, build cloud tools for performance analysis, contribute to simulation frameworks, and apply data science techniques.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Proficiency in Python or other relevant programming languages, with experience in Linux environments and Git
  • Familiarity with cloud computing and big data technologies such as AWS, Spark, Airflow, or Kubernetes
  • Experience with software development and an interest in deploying code to production environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Passion for renewable energy and energy storage, with a bonus for prior experience in the field
  • Experience with machine learning techniques, particularly in time series forecasting or optimization

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable software solutions for energy storage optimization, ensuring reliable performance in production
  • Design and implement features that improve customer experience and engagement
  • Build and enhance cloud-based tools to analyze system performance and monitor our global fleet
  • Contribute to the development of simulation and testing frameworks to validate algorithm effectiveness
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks related to infrastructure, computation, and memory efficiency
  • Apply data science and machine learning techniques to improve forecasting and decision-making

FAQs

What is the expected start date for this internship?

The internship is expected to start in August/September 2025 and continue through the entire Fall term, potentially extending into Winter/Spring 2026 if available.

Are international students eligible to apply for this internship?

Yes, international students can apply, but they must consult their school regarding the ability to work 40 hours per week on-site if their work authorization is through CPT.

What is the minimum duration of the internship?

The minimum duration for the internship is 12 weeks, full-time and on-site.

What skills or qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, have proficiency in Python or other relevant programming languages, experience in Linux environments and Git, familiarity with cloud computing and big data technologies, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A passion for renewable energy is also desired.

Will I be working independently or in a team environment?

You will be working in a fast-paced team environment alongside experienced engineers and will contribute to various projects critical to the team's success.

What type of work will I be doing on the Opticaster team?

You will be developing and maintaining software systems that support real-time energy management, building energy storage optimization models, creating monitoring tools, and improving software infrastructure scalability.

What kind of technologies will I be exposed to during this internship?

You will gain hands-on experience with technologies related to energy storage optimization, cloud computing, big data technologies, simulation frameworks, and data science techniques.

What is the expected compensation for this internship?

The expected compensation ranges from $20.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on various individualized factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Are there any benefits provided to interns?

Yes, interns are eligible for various benefits, including medical plans, dental and vision coverage, HSA contributions, a 401(k), employee discounts, and more.

Is there an opportunity for growth or future employment after the internship?

While specific opportunities for future employment are not mentioned, the internship program is designed to help interns grow technically, professionally, and personally, which may lead to future opportunities within Tesla.

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Tesla

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.