Internship, Performance Modeling Engineer, Dojo (Summer 2025)

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company developing custom-silicon supercomputer systems for AI.
$41,600 - $114,400
Machine Learning
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
AI · Automotive

Description For Internship, Performance Modeling Engineer, Dojo (Summer 2025)

Tesla's Dojo Performance Modeling team is seeking an intern to contribute to their cutting-edge AI supercomputer system. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on Tesla's in-house custom-silicon supercomputer, focusing on neural network optimization and performance analysis. As an intern, you'll be involved in developing microarchitecture simulations, performance validation, and infrastructure development for AI training systems.

The position is based in Palo Alto, California, requiring full-time, on-site work for a minimum of 12 weeks during Summer 2025. This internship is perfect for students passionate about high-performance computing and complex systems modeling, offering hands-on experience with advanced AI infrastructure.

You'll work alongside experienced architects and engineers, gaining practical experience in system architecture, core architecture, memory hierarchy, and interconnects. The role combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, making it ideal for students studying Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Tesla offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k), stock purchase plans, and various support programs. The compensation range of $20-$55 per hour reflects Tesla's commitment to attracting top talent.

This internship provides an exceptional opportunity to contribute to Tesla's mission of advancing AI technology while gaining valuable industry experience in a leading technology company. You'll be at the forefront of AI infrastructure development, working with cutting-edge technology that powers Tesla's autonomous systems.

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Responsibilities For Internship, Performance Modeling Engineer, Dojo (Summer 2025)

  • Develop and validate microarchitecture simulations of a massively parallel machine for AI training
  • Write, debug and maintain robust infrastructure code for validating the Dojo performance
  • Create and maintain performance dashboards on the Dojo system
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand simulation requirements
  • Develop and maintain software frameworks and tools for testing and deployment
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging

Requirements For Internship, Performance Modeling Engineer, Dojo (Summer 2025)

Python
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python
  • Understanding of CPU and/or GPU microarchitecture, including pipelining, caching, and memory hierarchy
  • Experience in design, verification or validation disciplines, system/platform level debug and root cause isolation

Benefits For Internship, Performance Modeling Engineer, Dojo (Summer 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
  • Medical 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 FSA
  • 401(k)
  • 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
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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