What To Expect
This position is expected to start around July/August and continue through the end of summer or fall (depending on student's availability). We ask for a minimum of 8 weeks, full-time and on-site, for this internship. 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.
About The Team
Come join a small team of experts building the systems that connect Tesla and our customers to their cars! Companies have talked for years about a future of "connected cars." At Tesla, we’re at the forefront of innovation by providing a complete suite of rich backend services to our exponentially growing fleets. The team specialized in IoT communication oversees every remote interaction with the vehicles (remote control, remote diagnostic, vehicle fleet telemetry for self-learning Autopilot algorithm, APIs for mobile apps, etc.). We’re also responsible for sending over-the-air software updates constantly delivering new features and improvements to our customers.
We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer specialized in web services and distributed systems. The platform this person will help us build will scale novel functionality to millions of Tesla devices and users.
What You'll Do
Develop and deliver timely, accurate, and actionable analysis to support Tesla's Robotaxi, leveraging defined KPIs and operational metricsAnalyze large datasets to uncover trends, performance patterns, and operational insights that inform strategic decisions across the fleetBuild intuitive dashboards, visualizations, and reports to effectively communicate key findings and metrics to stakeholders at all levelsPartner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities to enhance data quality, accuracy, and completeness, driving more reliable and actionable insightsProvide on-demand analytics support using SQL, advanced Excel, and other tools to uncover trends, optimize fleet utilization, and improve overall fleet & sales operations performance
What You'll Bring
Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Applied Analytics, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between 2025 -2026Must be able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CAExperience with SQL, Tableau, Microsoft BI and Advanced MS ExcelAble to work in extremely fast-paced environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Able to learn and adapt to shifting business needsProficiency with computer systems and computer architecture
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
$30.00 - $40.00/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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