What To Expect
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.
Internship Program at Tesla
The 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 Team
Opticaster’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by optimizing how batteries are charged and discharged to maximize value for customers and the grid. Our software powers Tesla’s energy products, including Megapacks, Powerwalls, Virtual Power Plants, and microgrids, ensuring they operate efficiently at scale.
As an intern on the Opticaster team, you will focus on developing and maintaining software systems that support real-time energy management. You will work alongside experienced engineers to build energy storage optimization models, develop monitoring tools to ensure system reliability, and improve the scalability of our software infrastructure. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real-world energy systems and cutting-edge technologies that enhance grid stability and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.
What You'll Do
Develop and maintain scalable software solutions for energy storage optimization, ensuring reliable performance in production
Design and implement features that improve customer experience and engagement
Build and enhance cloud-based tools to analyze system performance and monitor our global fleet
Contribute to the development of simulation and testing frameworks to validate algorithm effectiveness
Identify and address performance bottlenecks related to infrastructure, computation, and memory efficiency
Apply data science and machine learning techniques to improve forecasting and decision-making
What You'll Bring
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field
Proficiency in Python or other relevant programming languages, with experience in Linux environments and Git
Familiarity with cloud computing and big data technologies such as AWS, Spark, Airflow, or Kubernetes
Experience with software development and an interest in deploying code to production environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Passion for renewable energy and energy storage, with a bonus for prior experience in the field
Experience with machine learning techniques, particularly in time series forecasting or optimization
Benefits
Compensation and 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
$20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits
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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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