Internship, Video Game Engineer, Infotainment (Winter/Spring 2025)
Description For Internship, Video Game Engineer, Infotainment (Winter/Spring 2025)
Tesla is seeking talented gaming engineering interns to join their Infotainment Applications software team for Winter/Spring 2025. This role presents a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge in-car gaming experiences that reach millions of Tesla vehicle owners worldwide.
The position is based in Palo Alto, California, where you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing Tesla's in-car user interfaces, entertainment systems, and gaming experiences. As a Video Game Engineer intern, you'll work directly on implementing and debugging game platform interfaces using C++, creating engaging customer experiences that enhance Tesla's vehicle entertainment offerings.
This role is perfect for computer science students with a passion for gaming and automotive technology. You'll have the chance to work with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, QA specialists, designers, and hardware engineers, gaining valuable industry experience while contributing to real products used by Tesla customers globally.
The ideal candidate should have strong C++ programming skills, understanding of computer science fundamentals, and experience with multithreaded applications. Experience with game engines like Unreal or Godot is a plus. This internship offers competitive compensation ($36.06 - $50.48 per hour) and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options.
Working at Tesla means being at the forefront of automotive innovation, where your work will directly impact the future of in-car entertainment. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology while working alongside talented professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automotive software development.
This internship is more than just a learning opportunity – it's a chance to contribute to revolutionary products that are reshaping the automotive industry. You'll be involved in building features from the ground up, giving you invaluable experience in product development and real-world software engineering practices.
Responsibilities For Internship, Video Game Engineer, Infotainment (Winter/Spring 2025)
- Design, architect, implement and debug game platform interfaces and systems in C++
- Rapidly prototype and own fun in-car customer experiences
- Work with cross-functional teams of Software Engineers, QA, Designs, Hardware engineers and Game Developers
- Communicate with game development and publishing partners
- Build amazing features from the ground up without blueprints
Requirements For Internship, Video Game Engineer, Infotainment (Winter/Spring 2025)
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field with graduation date between 2025-2026
- Able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CA
- Proficiency in C++ is mandatory
- Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts
- Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code
- Experience using common design patterns in the software industry
- Experience working with multithreaded applications
- Experience building user interfaces and/or consumer facing applications is a plus
- Unreal (not blueprints), Godot or Figma experience is a plus
Benefits For Internship, Video Game Engineer, Infotainment (Winter/Spring 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
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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 resources
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
