Internship, Software Engineer, Service Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla is seeking a Software Engineering intern to support its Service Engineering organization. The role focuses on developing and maintaining diagnostic tools and repair platforms, improving vehicle-side diagnostics, testing and automation, and troubleshooting technical issues for Tesla service teams and products.

What you'll do:

• Service Engineering is responsible for real-time diagnostic support for the service network (the field), development and improvement of diagnostic tools and procedures, and feedback of top field issues to our development teams to improve current and future products
• Toolbox: Responsible for developing and maintaining the primary diagnostic and repair platform used by technicians in Tesla Service Centers, independent repair shops, and even by vehicle owners at home. Our goal is to create intuitive, user-friendly tools that streamline the diagnostic and repair process, reducing the time and complexity associated with vehicle maintenance. We continuously innovate and improve Toolbox to ensure it remains a cutting-edge solution for servicing Tesla vehicles
• Onboard Diagnostics: Focuses on diagnostic and repair firmware that runs on the vehicle. We are responsible for accelerating the speed and reliability of vehicle side diagnostics for Tesla service centers and third parties

What they're looking for:

• You must be able to work 40 hours per week onsite
• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering , Computer Science, or a related field with a graduation date between August 2027 – August 2028
• Software development experience
• Experience in software testing and automation scripting
• Strong proficiency with Python and JavaScript
• Comfortable with Linux environments and system administration
• Hands on experience with vehicles or other hardware projects
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills
• A passion for troubleshooting failures, improving code quality, and optimizing system efficiency, monitoring and observability
• C++, Rust, and Go are all a plus
• Prior experience in Formula SAE or experience working on personal cars is a plus

Benefits:

• Medical plans with plan options featuring $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental plans, including orthodontic coverage, with an option featuring a $0 payroll contribution
• Vision plans with an option featuring 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, subject to a 90-day waiting period
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time, including flex time for salary positions