What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start May 2025 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e. through August/September 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.
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The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
The Sales Engineering team focuses on evaluating and defining new sales opportunities to deploy Tesla's industrial energy storage products including Megapack. We are a group of engineers that are the first point of technical contact with our customers (Energy Utilities, Renewable Energy Project Developers, Independent Power Producers) and sit at the center of business development, Tesla Energy technology, and the deployment of Tesla Energy storage products on and off the grid.
What You'll Do
The intern is expected to participate and contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle from product pitch, RFP technical reviews through contract negotiations. This can include:
Understanding the value of Tesla's energy storage products and competitive advantages, shadow and eventually lead (with guidance from senior members of the team) the review of RFP documents and coordinate with product/ engineering / sales teams to put together a list of technical exceptions to RFP documents from Tesla's standard offerings.Supporting and working with customers (with guidance from senior members of the team) on finding an optimal solution that is both technically and financially feasible for a project, considering all project-specific restrictions (eg: Site space, permitting, project use cases) Having a good grasp of contracting concepts and supporting contract population with project specific-guaranteed values, and quality checks with sales / sales operations teams. Having a solid understanding of internal tools and processes, and support building of new tools to support sales engineering analysis and improve the efficiency of the sales engineering processes.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent in experienceStrong knowledge of SQL and PythonDemonstrated experience building data pipelines using AirflowWorking knowledge of Spark and big data processingExperience with Git or other source control softwareScala experience is a plus
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
$20.00 - $50.00/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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