Internship, Software Engineer, AI Inference; Summer

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). 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.

• Build robust AI frameworks to lower neural networks to edge devices
• Build robust AI infrastructure to train and fine‑tune networks for Tesla AI
• Deploy state‑of‑the‑art neural networks on Tesla’s in‑house AI ASIC, with an aim to maximize network performance while minimizing latency
• Collaborate with AI scientists and compiler engineers to effectively compress large models to run in low precision

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 – August 2027
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++ (nice to have but not required)
• Proficiency with PyTorch or another machine‑learning framework
• Proficiency with training and deploying neural networks for real‑world AI
• Proficiency with computer systems and computer architecture
• Experience with CUDA

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: $100,000 - $150,000/annual salary + 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.