Internship, Global Business Development, Energy (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is hiring an on-site Intern, Global Business Development, Energy for Winter/Spring 2026 in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you’ll likely support business development efforts with data-driven analysis and help evaluate hypotheses related to the energy side of the business. The posted pay range is $20–$50 per hour, and candidates should be pursuing a degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a degree in Economics or Engineering or a related field
- Demonstrated and extensive analytical skills
- Ability to clearly communicate concepts and support hypothesis with data
Nice to have
- Coursework or project experience applying economic or engineering analysis to real-world business questions.
- Comfort summarizing data findings in clear, structured written updates or slide-style narratives.
- Experience turning a hypothesis into a basic analytical plan (what data you’d need, what metrics you’d test).
- Attention to detail when checking assumptions, inputs, and outputs in analytical work.
- Ability to collaborate in person with teammates and incorporate feedback into your analysis.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare one short example of an analysis you’ve done (class, research, or personal project) where you stated a hypothesis, described the data you used, and explained what the results meant. In your application, explicitly connect that example to business development work and note your availability for Winter/Spring 2026 on-site in Palo Alto.