Internship Fullstack Software Engineer - Maps & Self-Driving Navigation

Internship Fullstack Software Engineer - Maps & Self-Driving Navigation

What To Expect

This internship position is expected to start around January and continue through April/May. Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. International students should consult their school regarding work authorization before applying.

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 interns to experience life at Tesla by giving them ownership over projects that are critical to their team’s success.

About The Team

Tesla is a leader in Autopilot technology and we’re building the world's best in-car navigation experience. These two fields overlap in the role of Maps Engineer. We're looking for motivated software engineers that are up to the challenge.

You will implement next-generation algorithms on top of large amounts of data from the Tesla fleet. This is a cornerstone on which Navigate on Autopilot and Smart Summon are implemented. In addition, the same data will drive more efficient routing and better turn-by-turn navigation for customers.

What You'll Do

• Rapidly prototype in-car customer experiences
• Build full stack features for both in-car maps and Autopilot navigation
• Extract meaningful data from fleet telemetry via automated processes
• Implement complete features with both client and server footprint
• Design, code, and debug software on Linux-based embedded platforms and Linux servers
• 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 graduation date between 2025 - 2026
• Proficient in one of C++, Python, Go, Scala
• Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code
• High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
• Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack: Vehicle Control, Routing/Guidance Algorithms, Server Infrastructure, UI, Embedded Systems
• Nice to have: Experience with Maps / GIS / Computational Geometry data is a strong plus, Experience in Spark, AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins

Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and more. The expected compensation is $36.06 - $50.48/hour.

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.