Internship, Fullstack C++ Engineer, Vehicle User Interface; Summer

Position: Internship, Fullstack C++ Engineer, Vehicle User Interface (Summer 2026)
What to Expect

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This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 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.

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About the Team

Tesla is expanding the Infotainment Applications software team. We're responsible for building in-car user interfaces, productivity applications (phone, calendar, browser), entertainment (media streaming and video games), autopilot visualization, and our mobile application. This team's work is front and center of Tesla's vehicle fleet, with millions of customers around the world experiencing and interacting with their software as the primary interface to the vehicle.

We are looking forhighly motivated frontend software students to help create, develop, and evolve Tesla's in-vehicle customer experiences. Come join the Infotainment Team and take our products to the next level.

What You'll Do

* Build amazing features from the ground up that users look forward to (Holiday Release, Spring Release, etc.)

* Design, architect, implement and debug game platform interfaces and systems in C++

* Rapidly prototype and own fun in-car customer experiences

* Work with a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, QA, Designers, Hardware Engineers and Game Developers

* Communicate with game development and publishing partners to to enhance user experience

What You'll Bring

* Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date between 2026 - 2027

* Able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CA

* Strong proficiency in C++

* Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts

* Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code

* Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack

* Experience using common design patterns in the software industry

* Experience working with multithreaded applications

* Experience building user interfaces and/or consumer facing applications is a plus

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 + 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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Internship, Fullstack C++ Engineer, Vehicle User Interface (Summer 2026)

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