Internship, Data Engineer, System Software (Summer 2025)
Description For Internship, Data Engineer, System Software (Summer 2025)
Tesla's Infotainment Software team is seeking a Data Engineer intern for Summer 2025 to join their innovative vehicle software division. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on data pipelines and machine learning models that directly impact Tesla's global customer fleet.
As an intern, you'll be immersed in cutting-edge technology, working with NLP models, data analysis, and modern development tools. The position combines hands-on experience with machine learning, data engineering, and software development, making it perfect for students passionate about the intersection of automotive technology and AI.
The role involves working with Tesla's sophisticated infotainment systems, requiring skills in Python, Kubernetes, and data analysis tools. You'll be responsible for establishing and maintaining data pipelines, training language models, and developing ETL applications that contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
What makes this opportunity exceptional is the chance to work on real-world problems at a company that's revolutionizing both the automotive and energy sectors. You'll gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced environment while contributing to products that millions of Tesla users interact with daily.
The position offers competitive compensation ($32.45 - $45.43/hour) and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options. This full-time, on-site internship requires a minimum 12-week commitment and is perfect for students graduating between August 2025 – May 2026 who want to make a meaningful impact in the automotive and AI industries.
Responsibilities For Internship, Data Engineer, System Software (Summer 2025)
- 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 ETL applications
- Support application-level development, monitoring, support, and debugging
Requirements For Internship, Data Engineer, System Software (Summer 2025)
- Pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, physics, math, computer engineering or related field
- 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
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Expected graduation date between August 2025 – May 2026
Benefits For Internship, Data Engineer, System Software (Summer 2025)
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution option
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
