What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship, Integration Platforms Program Manager, Vehicle Firmware (Summer 2026 position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
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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.
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Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.
About the team:
This Program Management intern will support new vehicle programs - from development and validation of early prototype builds, through start of production and ramp. They will coordinate vehicle firmware releases by pushing the software organization to hit aggressive milestones. This role will support firmware rollouts to our engineering fleet, as well as the full vehicle life cycle, and working alongside a myriad of partners to support various engineering needs, such as prototype hardware retrofit campaigns, driving confidence accumulation, and more.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement fleet testing and validation improvements for faster engineering design cycle iterations
- Coordinate software OTA rollout to our worldwide engineering fleet of prototype vehicles
- Facilitate engineering vehicle allocation, tracking, use, and logistics across all engineering teams worldwide
- Support defining test metrics and tracking of progress towards those metrics
- Design, develop and maintain processes for engineering vehicle lifecycles worldwide
- Support quarterly global engineering fleet audits
- Coordinate prototype hardware retrofit campaigns - partnering with prototype shops to execute, ensuring part and firmware readiness
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Management, or related field of study with a graduation date between August 2026 - August 2027
- Ability to be resourceful, and autonomously drive solutions in ambiguous problem spaces
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment on several different projects
- Experience with Jira, SharePoint, Confluence
- Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and product development lifecycle
Compensation and 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
- 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
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 / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $36 - $56