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Internship, Content Integration Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Summer

Company:
Tesla
Location:
Palo Alto, CA, 94306
Posted:
March 11, 2026
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Description:

What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.

Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying.

You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site.

Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

About the Team The Firmware Content Management team ensures that in-car content and features are localized to users around the world.

We're also responsible for the development and integration of software Release Notes - the first thing customers see when they receive an update!

As an intern, you'll sit at the intersection of content, code, and global impact, helping build tools and automation that allow us to deliver high-quality, localized updates faster and more efficiently.

You'll take ownership of the end-to-end integration of Release Notes for Tesla's over-the-air (OTA) software updates, ensuring every customer receives the right content for their vehicle.

Your work will have immediate, visible impact - including on social media, where Release Notes are frequently shared by users around the world.

What You'll Do * Collaborate with developers and feature owners to support accurate and timely Release Notes integration * Build web services to streamline content management and deployment * Create automation scripts to simplify localization and content workflows * Test and validate content to ensure seamless delivery in software updates * Develop tools and reporting frameworks to monitor integration health and automation reliability What You'll Bring * Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with an expected graduation date between 2026-2027 * Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Familiarity with modern web frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular * Backend development experience with Node.js or Python/Ruby/Bash for content processing Understanding of internationalization (i18n) libraries like vue-i18n, react-intl, or i18next * Experience with Amazon RDS and at least one of its supported databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQL Server, or Amazon Aurora * Experience working with XML (e.g., parsing and generating) through coursework or personal projects * Basic understanding of file handling, data mapping, and API integration Experience with Qt Linguist .ts or XLIFF .xml formats (a plus) * Familiarity with Git and version control workflows (a plus) Compensation and Benefits Benefits As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: * Medical plans > 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) * 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits * Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) * Employee Assistance Program * Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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 $30.05 - $42.07 + 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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