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Internship Tesla Computer Science Jobs in California

Technical Program Manager, Tesla AI

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$151.80K - $196.50K/yr

Required : • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, or a related field -- or equivalent ... Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and ...

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What is the difference between Internship Tesla Computer Science vs Software Engineering Intern?

AspectInternship Tesla Computer ScienceSoftware Engineering Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled in Computer Science or related degree, coding skillsEnrolled in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree, coding skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development teams, collaborative projects at TeslaDevelopment teams, coding, testing, and debugging software at Tesla
Employer & Industry UsageTesla's tech and automotive industryTesla's software development teams within automotive and tech sectors
Search & Comparison IntentYes, often compared for tech internships at TeslaYes, similar search for software-focused internships at Tesla

Internship Tesla Computer Science focuses on foundational computer science principles and research, while Software Engineering Internships emphasize practical software development, coding, and debugging. Both roles are valuable for gaining experience at Tesla, but they differ in focus and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Internship Tesla Computer Science job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, and 99% Full Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.
Internship, Android Engineer, Mobile Software (Fall 2026)

Internship, Android Engineer, Mobile Software (Fall 2026)

Tesla

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$40 - $56/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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Job description

What to Expect

Consider beforesubmittingan application:

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 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.

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.

Internship Programs at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team's success.

About the Team

Tesla is seeking passionate interns who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to apply CS concepts to real world projects. Our Mobile Applications Engineering team is responsible for Tesla's best-in-class mobile app which includes exciting features such as: smart summon, climate controls, keyless entry, and sentry mode.

What You'll Do
  • Design, code, and maintainmobile user experiences
  • Optimizecode for performance, stability and maintainability
  • Work witha cross-functional team of hardware engineers, application/UI software engineers, QA/Validation, and designers

What You'll Bring
  • Currently pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or a related field with a gradation date between 2026 - 2027
  • Familiar withSwift, Kotlin, or Typescript. Android, and/or iOS
  • Experience with React/React Native and Kotlin is preferred
  • Excellentgrasp of fundamental computer science concepts, good at solving complex technical problems
  • Experienceusing common design patterns. High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance

Compensation and Benefits 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 (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 $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.


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