Internships
Make a Difference
Apply your talents to help secure a cleaner, safer world as a Tesla intern.
Make a Difference
Apply your talents to help secure a cleaner, safer world as a Tesla intern.
Real Impact
Perform meaningful work from day one. We will challenge you to take on high-impact projects, expand your technical skills and exceed your own expectations. We expect interns to perform to the same level of excellence as our full-time employees—which is why we often hire them back.
“Tesla internships are exceptional because you are treated as a full‑time employee for three months. I felt empowered to make a change.”
Kate P.
Former Autopilot Computer Vision Intern
Current Staff AI Product Manager
“A Tesla internship is best summarized by cool projects, high levels of responsibility, an incredible community of coworkers and unparalleled opportunities for personal growth.”
Aishwarya V.
Former Mechanical Engineering Intern
Current Mechanical Engineer
“Tesla employees are just a bunch of nerds who love working on exciting products. As an intern, you can talk to anyone at the company, and they’ll be happy to share what they’re working on, and why it’s cool and challenging.”
Jake E.
Former Test Engineering Intern
Current Senior Test Engineer
An Inclusive Network
Experience one-on-one mentorship, interactive networking events and weekly seminars within our exceptional community of experts. Tesla interns collaborate across disciplines, borders and production lines to support our shared mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
An Inclusive Network
Experience one-on-one mentorship, interactive networking events and weekly seminars within our exceptional community of experts. Tesla interns collaborate across disciplines, borders and production lines to support our shared mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
Resources
Learn more about applying, preparing for the technical interview and refining your resume.
Resources
Learn more about applying, preparing for the technical interview and refining your resume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our selection process, timeline and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our selection process, timeline and eligibility requirements.
Join Us
Accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy
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