Tesla

Internship, Software QA & Test Engineer, Applications Engineering (Fall 2024)

June 25, 2024
Internship

What to Expect

Consider before applying: This position is expected to start around Aug/Sep and continue through Dec/Jan. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.

 

Internship Programs at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team’s success.

What You’ll Do

Qualified applicants may be reviewed by one or more of the following teams:

  • IT/Applications Engineering: We are currently looking for an intern to help architect, build, manage and operate the infrastructure & applications for Tesla’s Engineering teams including Connected Systems, Firmware and Autopilot. In this role, you will plan, design, implement as well as manage ongoing Infrastructure components that powers the development of Tesla’s Vehicles and technologies. 

 

  • Infotainment Software QA: As an intern with the Infotainment Software QA team, you will help to ensure great quality of Tesla’s UI and/or Autopilot software for current and next generation vehicle programs. Interns on this team will work with Systems Software QA, Automation Framework, UX General Testing, Mobile Apps Testing or General QA Automation. 

What You’ll Bring

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field of study with a graduation date between 2024-2025
  • Experience in software or hardware testing and automated scripting
  • Preferred skills in Python, Selenium, Pytest, Locust, Java, SQL, Postman, API Testing
  • Cucumber, Swift, React and C++ experience is a plus
  • Demonstrable experience solving difficult QA problems (scalability, reliability, reporting, parallelization, etc.)
  • Passionate about troubleshooting failures to determine root cause
  • Experience in designing automation frameworks and developing test automation software
  • Comfortable with Linux environments and hardware-based testing setups is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

$36.06 - $50.48 + 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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