Internship, Integration Platforms Software Developer, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is hiring an on-site Internship, Integration Platforms Software Developer, Vehicle Firmware for Winter/Spring 2026 in Palo Alto, CA. This role is geared toward students in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field graduating between April 2026 and May 2027, with experience developing in Go and Python. You’ll likely contribute to software development that connects integration platforms with vehicle firmware, and the hourly pay range is $36.06–$56.13.
Qualifications
Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between April 2026 – May 2027
- Go and Python development experience
- Experience with web technologies and web frameworks (React, Flask, etc.)
Nice to have
- Comfort working across a stack that includes backend services and web interfaces, depending on the project.
- Ability to pick up an existing codebase quickly and make well-scoped changes.
- Familiarity with building or consuming APIs and integrating services.
- Clear written and verbal communication for documenting work and collaborating on technical decisions.
- Experience debugging and testing code changes in a structured, step-by-step way.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, confirm your graduation date falls between April 2026 and May 2027 and be ready to reference specific Go and Python projects you’ve shipped (class, personal, or internship). If you list React or Flask experience, briefly describe what you built and what you owned so your web framework background is easy to evaluate.