Internship, Content Integration Engineer, Vehicle Firmware (Fall 2026)

Description:
Consider before submitting an 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.

About the Team
The Firmware Content Management team ensures that in-car content and features are localized to users around the world. We’re also responsible for the development and integration of software Release Notes — the first thing customers see when they receive an update.
As an intern, you’ll sit at the intersection of content, code, and global impact, helping build tools and automation that allow us to deliver high-quality, localized updates faster and more efficiently. You’ll take ownership of the end-to-end integration of Release Notes for Tesla’s over-the-air (OTA) software updates, ensuring every customer receives the right content for their vehicle. Your work will have immediate, visible impact — including on social media, where Release Notes are frequently shared by users around the world.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with developers and feature owners to support accurate and timely Release Notes integration
Build web services to streamline content management and deployment
Create automation scripts to simplify localization and content workflows
Test and validate content to ensure seamless delivery in software updates
Develop tools and reporting frameworks to monitor integration health and automation reliability

Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with an expected graduation date between 2026–2027
Backend development experience with Node.js or Python/Ruby/Bash for content processing Understanding of internationalization (i18n) libraries like vue-i18n, react-intl, or i18next
Experience with Amazon RDS and at least one of its supported databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQL Server, or Amazon Aurora
Basic understanding of file handling, data mapping, and API integration Experience with Qt Linguist .ts or XLIFF .xml formats (a plus)
Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Familiarity with modern web frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular
Experience with sequence-to-sequence architectures and fine-tuning large pre-trained models for domain-specific natural language tasks, including optimization for inference efficiency (a plus)
Familiarity with Git and version control workflows (a plus)

Compensation & 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
$30.05 - $42.07 + benefitsPay 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.