Internship, Data Engineer, System Software (Summer 2025)
Tesla
Internship, Data Engineer, System Software (Summer 2025)
| Job Category | Vehicle Software |
|---|---|
| Location | PALO ALTO, California |
| Req. ID | 234342 |
| Job Type | Intern/Apprentice |
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This position is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term (approximately August 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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.
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About the Team
As a member of the Infotainment Software team, you will utilize existing data pipelines, and establish new ones, to bring meaningful insights and create products for the Infotainment system in our rapidly expanding global customer fleet.
The ideal candidate in this position will have familiarity in curating data and training language models to assist in intent categorization and named entity recognition. This will also include application building using Python, Kubernetes, and other CI/CD tools.
Establish labeled and split data sets to fine-tune NLP based machine learning models
Iterate across multiple models to determine accuracy and fit for project needs
Perform data analysis using Spark, SQL, and Python
Develop, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) applications
Support application-level development, monitoring, support, and debugging
Pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, physics, math, computer engineering or related field with a graduation date between August 2025 – May 2026
Experience working with NLP machine learning models
Experience working with deep learning / fine-tuning
Experience working with advanced data analysis tools
Experience with Python, Spark, and SQL
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD methods
Strong aptitude to collaborate with different internal stakeholders to understand requirements and developing systems and tools to meet them
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
A passion and curiosity for data and data-driven decision making
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)
- 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
$32.45 - $45.43 + 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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