Internship, Software Firmware Technical Program Manager (Winter/Spring 2027)

This position is expected to start in-person January 2026 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through April/May) or into early Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. 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. You must be able to work 40 hours per week in-person. 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 emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

As a Program Manager Intern, you will be responsible for leading a wide variety of cross-functional projects across energy firmware, system integration, firmware validation, and triage support. In this role, you will lead the design and development of some of the most advanced and sophisticated firmware integration projects in the world, with unparalleled agility. This internship is a unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals who are pioneering technologies that will transform the energy landscape. If you are eager to take on challenges, learn from the best, and drive innovation, we invite you to join our dynamic team and be part of the revolution in the energy industry.

- Manage cross-functional software and firmware energy programs (Residential/Charging/Industrial), covering a range of areas including coordination with firmware development and system integration teams, release scoping, design, firmware validation, pilot programs and bringing projects to closure
- Develop and manage project plans and ensure on-time delivery
- Be analytical, collect and utilize data to present progress, trends, risks and opportunities for projects
- Requires leading a cross functional team, balancing multiple tasks, running meetings, creating plans, delivering results, and being a flexible and capable problem solver
- Work closely with product management, service teams and project field team to effectively coordinate firmware trials, and validation
- Define and drive the schedule for upcoming new project launches and sustaining programs
- Effective communication will be crucial as you share project status updates, potentially lead scrums and standups, and proactively manage schedule risks

- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field with evidence of exceptional ability
- Experience managing end-to-end product deployment — from concept through development and successful launch
- Familiarity with firmware and software system development concepts
- Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective project management tools and processes
- Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time
- Ability to inspire confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to associate levels, as the face of your projects
- Preferred: Past internship experience in engineering field. Proficient with MS Office including project, PowerPoint and other program/project mgmt. tools

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 + 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.