Internship, Integration Platforms Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Winter/Spring 2026)
About this internship
Tesla is hiring an Internship, Integration Platforms Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware for Winter/Spring 2026 in Palo Alto, CA, with an on-site work model. This role is geared toward students pursuing a degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field, graduating between April 2026 and May 2027. You’ll likely work in ambiguous problem spaces where being resourceful, driving solutions autonomously, and collaborating clearly with others are important. The hourly pay range listed is $36.06–$56.13.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Management, or related field of study with a graduation date between April 2026 – May 2027
- Ability to be resourceful, and autonomously drive solutions in ambiguous problem spaces
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Comfort taking ownership of open-ended tasks and turning ambiguity into clear next steps.
- Experience coordinating timelines and stakeholders for a project (academic, club, or personal).
- Strong written communication for sharing updates, decisions, and action items.
- Ability to prioritize competing requests and stay organized in a fast-moving environment.
- Collaborative approach to working across different groups and resolving misalignment constructively.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
In your application materials, emphasize one example where you drove a solution with limited direction and explain the steps you took to align others and communicate progress. Since this internship is on-site in Palo Alto, be ready to confirm your availability for Winter/Spring 2026 and how you’ll manage the commute or relocation if needed. Use the official internships page to apply and tailor your resume to highlight interpersonal and collaboration strengths.