Intern Android Developer, Mobile Software - Tesla (Fall 2024)

What To Expect

This position is expected to start around August/September and continue through December/January. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please consider before submitting an application.

International Students

If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time depending on their academic standing.

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 where 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 maintain mobile user experiences
• Optimize code for performance, stability and maintainability
• Work with a 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 2024 - 2025
• Familiar with Objective-C or Android, JavaScript
• Experience with React/React Native and Kotlin is preferred
• Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts, good at solving complex technical problems
• Experience using common design patterns. High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance

Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans
• 2 medical 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment 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