Software Engineering Intern – Maps and Navigation Validation – Maps and Navigation Validation

Overview

Internship, Software Engineer, Maps & Navigation Validation (Fall 2026) | Tesla

• Type:
  Internship
• Location:
  
  In-person, Palo Alto, CA
• Pay: $46–$58 hourly
• Team:
  Maps and Navigation Validation
• Mission:
  Validate improvements and new features for maps and navigation, assessing risks and building confidence before each software release to the fleet.
• Tech Stack:
  Python, C/C++, Golang, Java, Linux/Unix, CI/CD systems

• Become an expert:
  Learn subsystems within the Maps and Navigation stack to perform validation reviews and risk assessments for software releases.
• Develop software:
  Write and deploy software to vehicles and build automated backend systems to generate and analyze fleet data globally.
• Define metrics:
  Establish evaluation metrics and create visualizations and dashboards to support the monitoring and refinement of navigation systems.
• Improve tools:
  Implement and enhance internal tools to accelerate experimentation and debugging of features.
• Collaborate:
  Work cross-functionally to investigate and resolve identified issues across various teams.

• Background:
  Student currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a graduation date between 2026 – 2027.
• Experience:
  
  Experience with Linux/Unix environments and system administration, CI/CD systems, and large-scale data processing and querying.
• Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency with Python, C/C++, Golang, or Java; excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bonus: A passion for troubleshooting issues to determine root causes; a passion for constantly improving code quality, system efficiency, testability, monitoring, and observability.