Internship, Global Business Development, Energy; Summer

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e. through August 2026) or into Fall 2026 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most 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.

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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Multiple Locations Possible:
Palo Alto, CA;
Fremont, CA

Global business development is a small but mighty team that works to analyze markets, shape emerging business models, and advise the energy business on how best to meet Tesla’s mission of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. During this project, the intern will work with other teams across the business to seek their input and refine the offer.

The focus of this role will be to conduct analysis on the residential, commercial and/or utility sectors to prove out future trends in terms of energy use, and the products and customer offerings needed to serve these markets.

• Conduct a market size for a particular segment group
• Determine the key drivers of uptake for a new customer offer
• Work with the product team to determine how we meet the ideal customer offer
• Present the business case to the key business stakeholders – Finance, Sales, Product and Engineering

• Currently 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
• Ability to work across multiple teams to gain input and consensus
• Background in energy (preferred)

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

$20.00 - $50.00/hour + 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.