Internship, Software Engineer, Build & Simulation Platform (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla is seeking an intern to join its Build and Simulation Platform team, which supports vehicle firmware development through build systems and simulation tooling. The role focuses on developing distributed build system components, simulation tools for firmware testing and validation, agentic performance and cache optimization loops, and improved developer workflows while collaborating with vehicle engineering teams.

What you'll do:

• Design and development simulation tooling for vehicle firmware testing and validation
• Architecture and development of distributed build system components
• Design and steer agentic loops for sim engine performance, cache optimization and more
• Improve developer experience for build, test and OTA workflows
• Work closely with the vehicle engineering teams, the users of these applications

What they're looking for:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 – December 2027
• Strong knowledge and experience in Rust
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment on several different simultaneous projects
• Experience with Linux Operating System internals
• Knowledge of version control (Git)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with async Rust
• Python, buck2 or embedded C/C++ experience
• Kubernetes, HPC or Docker containers experience

Benefits:

• Medical plans with 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, with a 90-day waiting period
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time and paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources