Internship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2025)

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company that develops innovative automotive software and technology.
$75,005 - $105,000
Backend
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
Automotive

Description For Internship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2025)

Tesla is seeking a Software QA Engineer Intern to join their Vehicle Software team for Winter/Spring 2025. This exciting opportunity is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers a comprehensive learning experience in automotive software testing and quality assurance.

The role is part of Tesla's prestigious internship program, which focuses on providing meaningful experiences to emerging talent. As an intern with the Infotainment Software QA team, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring quality in Tesla's UI and Autopilot software for current and next-generation vehicle programs. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in Systems Software QA, Automation Framework, UX General Testing, Mobile Apps Testing, and General QA Automation.

The position offers hands-on experience in developing test plans, creating automation scripts, and validating vehicle functionality. You'll be responsible for improving existing testing strategies and investigating real-world issues reported by customers. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for electric vehicles and innovation.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a Computer Science degree with an expected graduation date between 2025-2026. Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Ruby, or Bash are essential, along with experience in automation frameworks and Linux environments. You'll need to be comfortable with both independent work and collaboration across multiple engineering teams.

Tesla offers an exceptional benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plans, and various other perks. The internship is full-time (40 hours/week) for a minimum of 12 weeks, providing an immersive experience in one of the world's most innovative automotive companies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future of sustainable transportation while developing valuable skills in software quality assurance.

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Responsibilities For Internship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2025)

  • Develop detailed test plans to validate Tesla's User Interface software
  • Develop test scripts to automate the User Interface
  • Develop framework to improve automation pipeline
  • Validate vehicle functionality
  • Identify effective test strategies for new features
  • Improve existing vehicle testing strategies
  • Integrate automation results with daily/weekly reports
  • Investigate issues reported by customers and internal engineers
  • Execute functional and regression tests
  • Find software bugs through manual testing and automated scripting

Requirements For Internship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2025)

Python
Ruby
Linux
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field with graduation date between 2025-2026
  • Experience in software testing and automated scripting
  • Experience in solving difficult QA problems
  • Passionate about troubleshooting failures
  • Experience in designing automation frameworks
  • Comfortable with Linux environments and hardware-based testing
  • Experience with scripting languages (Ruby, Python, Perl or Bash)

Benefits For Internship, Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Software (Winter/Spring 2025)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
  • 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 FSA
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
  • Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
  • Theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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