Internship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software; Fall

About the Team

Tesla’s SQA Engineers are Software Engineers who are natural problem solvers and have a passion for innovation and quality. Interns on this team will work with multiple engineering teams across the company while still maintaining autonomy in independent projects. Our SQA teams lie at the intersection of development and launch, playing a critical role in the design, development, and support of Tesla products.

As an intern with the Infotainment Software QA team, you will help to ensure great quality of Tesla’s UI and/or Autopilot software for current and next generation vehicle programs. Interns on this team will work with Systems Software QA, Automation Framework, UX General Testing, Mobile Apps Testing or General QA Automation. The ideal candidate combines excellent software testing skills with strong automation scripting knowledge, as well as a passion for electric vehicles.

• Develop detailed test plans to validate Tesla’s User Interface software and enhance vehicle testing strategies.
• Design and implement test scripts to automate User Interface workflows.
• Build frameworks to optimize automation pipelines and integrate results into daily/weekly reporting.
• Validate vehicle functionality and ensure seamless integration of software updates.
• Investigate field‑reported issues, collaborate with internal Software QA Engineers, and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Execute functional and regression testing for release validation and triage results.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date between 2026‑2027.
• Experience in software testing, automation scripting (Python, C++, or similar), and test framework design.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Passion for problem‑solving, electric vehicles, and delivering exceptional user experiences.

As a full‑time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans with options that may have $0 payroll deduction, family‑building benefits, dental and vision plans (both with an option for $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.

Additional benefits include Company‑Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period), Employee Assistance Program, flex time for salary positions, paid holidays, backup childcare and parenting support resources, voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and a perks program.

Expected Compensation: $40.00 - $56.00/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.