Internship, Android Engineer, Mobile Software (Winter/Spring 2026)
Tesla · Automotive, Electric Vehicle
About this internship
Tesla is hiring an Android Engineer intern for Mobile Software for Winter/Spring 2026 in Palo Alto, CA, with an on-site work model. This role is geared toward students pursuing a Computer Science (or related) degree with an expected graduation date between 2026–2027. You’ll likely work on Android and/or iOS mobile development, applying strong computer science fundamentals to solve complex technical problems.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or a related field with a gradation date between 2026 – 2027
- Familiar with Swift, Kotlin, or Typescript. Android, and/or iOS
- Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts, good at solving complex technical problems
Nice to have
- $40–$56/hr pay can help you plan your budget for an on-site internship in Palo Alto.
- Comfort switching between languages (Swift, Kotlin, or TypeScript) can be useful if the team’s mobile code spans multiple platforms.
- Prior exposure to Android and/or iOS app structure (navigation, app lifecycle, UI patterns) can help you ramp up faster.
- Strong debugging and problem decomposition can complement the role’s focus on solving complex technical problems.
- Clear communication of technical decisions can help when explaining tradeoffs or asking for feedback in a fast-moving environment.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, confirm your expected graduation date falls within 2026–2027 and be ready to list relevant mobile coursework or projects. If you have side projects in Kotlin/Swift/TypeScript, summarize one or two concrete technical challenges you solved and how you approached debugging and tradeoffs.