Internship, Vehicle Parts Project Manager, Vehicle Firmware

What to ExpectConsider before submitting an application:This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately August 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.Internship Program at TeslaThe Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.About the teamTesla is innovating on the Right to Repair movement, making service information freely available and allowing repairers to direct-order Tesla genuine parts seamlessly. In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders (engineering, legal, quality, IT and others) on projects meant to grow global parts revenue and upgrade Tesla's customer-facing parts catalog.You will be considering the best interests of the end customer and the company. You must be able to think from the perspective of multiple internal and external user types, and ensure processes and platforms are designed and built with scalability in mind.The future of cars and sustainable energy can be whatever we want it to be. We are looking for someone to help us shape that future - someone with passion, dedication, and the drive to make Tesla's products of today and tomorrow great.What You'll DoIdentify and prioritize requirements for parts catalog improvementsContribute to product design and cross-functional roadmap planningConduct user acceptance testing, analyze feedback, and collaborate with design and development teams on improvementsManage customer-facing written content development, localization, and country-specific rolloutsCoordinate internal process design, development, and rollout to improve parts distribution-related processesCoordinate development of software update/provisioning stations for car computersWhat You'll BringPursuing a Degree in Computer Science, Engineering Management, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between Must be able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CAExperience with agile software development and collaboration tools (Atlassian)Proficiency in excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros) and experience working with databases/large datasets (hands on experience with scripting is a plus)Understanding of, or interest in, the EV repair industry, eCommerce, and the Right to Repair landscapeStrong sense of integrity and drive to do the right thing; ability to operate efficiently in an ambiguous, constantly changing environmentCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAs a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$ $33.00/hour + 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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.