Internship, Rendering Engineer, AI Simulation (Summer 2025)

Tesla's Autopilot Simulation team is seeking a Rendering Engineer intern to join their Full Self-Driving (FSD) initiative, a critical component of Tesla's mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to accelerate Autopilot's development through virtual testing and simulation tools. As an intern, you'll work on building models and simulation tools for virtual prototyping, contributing to both feature creation and tool development.

The position is based in Palo Alto, California, and requires full-time commitment (40 hours/week) for a minimum of 12 weeks during Summer 2025. You'll be part of Tesla's comprehensive internship program, which focuses on providing meaningful projects and real-world experience working alongside experienced professionals.

The role combines advanced rendering techniques with autonomous driving technology, requiring strong programming skills in C++ and Python, along with expertise in raytracing and surface appearance models. You'll work directly with the Autopilot team, contributing to the development of simulation tools that enable virtual test drives and generate synthetic data for neural network training.

This internship offers competitive compensation ($100,000-$150,000) and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and various other perks. It's an excellent opportunity for students graduating between 2025-2026 to gain hands-on experience in autonomous vehicle technology while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.