The Role
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around January 2024 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e. through April/May) or into Summer 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, in-person. Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. 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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
Location
- Tesla’s Design Studio – Hawthorne, CA
About the Team
As a member of the Digital Design Technologies team, you will be responsible for the design, development and deployment of custom technologies at the Tesla Design Studio.
Responsibilities
- Work with small and dedicated team of professional programmers
- Write software that will aid in the design and development of real products
- Use and develop technologies like AI, AR, VR, next generation real-time rendering and physical material systems
- Work on real applications that have an immediate impact within Tesla
- Do research and development for future tools and applications
Requirements
- Good knowledge of C++
- Good knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 and 5
- Good knowledge of Windows
- Good knowledge of 3D mathematics
- Basic knowledge of Linux base operating systems
- Basic knowledge of C#, F# or python
- Basic knowledge of geometry, shaders and materials
- Basic knowledge of how rendering works
- Currently working towards a degree in Computer Science
Preferred
- Knowledge of traditional 2D/3D software (e.g. Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop).
- Experience building a custom 3D engine for a project
- AI development experience.
- Experience in build 3D applications for mobile platforms
- Experience working with VR
- Experience working with BSDF materials
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Expected Compensation
$20.00 – $50.00 + 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.